General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

This role supports seed production operations throughout the year, performing a variety of seasonal tasks that ensure high-quality seed is harvested, processed, packaged, and shipped on time. You will work with production and field equipment, follow standard operating procedures, and maintain strict safety and quality standards while adapting to changing seasonal needs.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process trucks hauling crop from the field, including weighing and unloading materials during harvest season (September–October).
• Perform a wide range of harvest activities, such as husking and sorting operations, to support efficient crop processing.
• Operate dryers to dry crop within prescribed safety, quality, and financial requirements, ensuring consistent product quality.
• Shell and store crop from bins in the dryer facility, maintaining accurate handling and flow of materials.
• Supply the Conditioning department with a steady and reliable flow of seed to keep production running smoothly.
• Apply appropriate treatments to seed according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Label, tag, bag, and palletize seed during the November–March period to prepare product for storage and shipment.
• Enter inventory information into computer systems accurately to support inventory control and traceability.
• Stage seed for shipment in the warehouse, organizing pallets and loads for timely dispatch.
• Retag in-house seed and re-bag backhaul (returned) seed during April–August to ensure accurate labeling and packaging.
• Inspect pro boxes to confirm they are clean and free of debris, and wash pro boxes as necessary to maintain hygiene and quality standards.
• Monitor and operate equipment and facilities, including field equipment, to ensure operations align with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain safety standards at all times and initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary.
• Rotate through various roles within the area, including, in some cases, a control room rotation, to support overall plant operations.
• Safely perform general production, packaging, machine operation, inspection, loading, unloading, and related tasks as assigned.
• Work both indoors and outdoors, including on uneven surfaces, and handle physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 60 pounds.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of production agriculture and production plant operations.
• Ability to safely perform duties in a timely manner while maintaining seed quality.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to adjust to changing conditions and anticipate operational needs.
• Ability to make independent decisions within established guidelines.
• Experience or aptitude in general production, general labor, packaging, and machine operation.
• Ability to perform inspection tasks and handle loading and unloading of trucks.
• Ability to work in farming or farm-related environments, including field work and farm hand duties.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and climb stairs when required.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
• Ability to read English and speak English clearly enough to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Must not be colorblind, due to the need to distinguish labels, tags, or indicators.
• Must wear steel-toed shoes while on site.
• No formal education requirements for this role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience is preferred and considered a nice-to-have skill.
• Comfort working with production and field equipment in an agricultural setting.
• Willingness to rotate through different roles and tasks based on seasonal needs.
• Strong attention to detail when labeling, tagging, and entering inventory information.
• Commitment to following strict safety rules, including site-specific policies such as no smoking or tobacco products.

Why Work Here?

You join a seasonal operation that offers a clear pathway to longer-term opportunities, including the potential for full-time employment at the end of a six-month contract and strong prospects for rehire in future seasons. The organization values safety, reliability, and teamwork, providing structured shifts, paid breaks, and comprehensive training for each onboarding group. You gain hands-on experience in agricultural production, work with a variety of equipment and processes, and build skills that are transferable across manufacturing and logistics environments.

Work Environment

This role is based in an agricultural production facility focused on seed processing, where the environment may appear dusty due to corn and insecticide dust associated with protecting and treating seed. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, including on uneven surfaces, and involves regular physical activity such as standing for long periods, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 60 pounds. The schedule begins with onboarding on the first day at 7:30 a.m., followed by the remainder of the first week at 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for training. After onboarding, you will be assigned to a team working 12-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on either the front half of the week (Sunday–Tuesday with a 6-hour shift on Wednesday morning) or the back half of the week (Thursday–Saturday with a 6-hour shift on Wednesday afternoon), totaling approximately 42 hours per week. You must be able to work day or night shifts based on business needs, with some scheduling flexibility depending on operational requirements. The facility provides 15-minute breaks for every 4 hours worked. Steel-toed shoes are required as part of the dress code, and smoking or tobacco products are strictly prohibited anywhere on site.

Pay: $19.50 1st,

$20.50 2nd,

$20.50 3rd shift



Shift: Prefer to be open to

shift currently working a lot on 1st shift and will have 2nd

shift open later on closer to September

Start Dates: July 13 and Aug

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Worthington, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $22.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Worthington,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.