US- Production Specialist

Job Title: US - Production Specialist

Job Description

The Production Specialist plays a key role in operating, monitoring, and supporting seed cleaning and packaging processes in a production and warehouse environment. This position ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality operations by working with automated equipment, software systems, and quality procedures while collaborating closely with seed technicians and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor seed cleaning and packaging lines using various software systems to ensure efficient and accurate processing.
• Take ownership of assigned processing areas, supporting seed technicians and collaborating across the site to meet daily throughput targets.
• Perform routine troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and maintain smooth operations.
• Ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) data collection and verification in both warehouse and laboratory settings.
• Support daily operational tasks including seed and material shipping and receiving, seed cleaning, and packaging activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in line with basic documentation workflows and system requirements.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to report issues, share updates, and coordinate tasks.
• Use computer systems and applications, including SAP, Outlook, and Excel/Sheets, to support production and documentation activities.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing or production support preferred.
• Experience working with SAP or similar enterprise systems, including basic documentation workflows.
• Strong organization and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a production environment.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in production, documentation, and quality checks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for effective coordination with team members and supervisors.
• Basic computer proficiency, including SAP, Outlook, and Excel or Google Sheets.
• Ability to bend, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks safely.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods while performing production and warehouse tasks.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays during peak season (October to April) based on business demands.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate preferred.
• Previous experience in agriculture or seed production environments is beneficial.
• Experience in operating production equipment and understanding of basic preventive maintenance.
• Familiarity with QA/QC practices in a warehouse or laboratory setting.
• Comfort working with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and support cross-functional collaboration.

This is a Contract position based out of Centralia, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Centralia,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

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.