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Aerotek Production Associate in Wahoo, Nebraska
Job Title: Production Associate Job Description
This role supports daily production activities within a meat-processing environment. The position involves physical, hands-on tasks, rotating duties, and maintaining clean, food-safe work areas.
Responsibilities
Perform general production duties in a fast-paced environment.
Stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed.
Package and label finished products.
Operate sausage-packaging equipment.
Hang meats and assist with jerky preparation.
Follow sanitation procedures and maintain a clean work area.
Rotate between tasks based on daily production needs.
Essential Skills
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Comfortable working in a food-production setting.
Reliable attendance and willingness to learn.
Attention to cleanliness and safety standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in production, general labor, packaging, inspection, packing, and labeling is beneficial.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy consistent hours and work-life balance with a steady 7:00am–3:30pm weekday shift. Engage in hands-on, purposeful work that makes a difference, while learning multiple skills through cross-training opportunities. Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment where reliability and teamwork are valued. Benefit from competitive compensation, real benefits as a full-time employee, and clear expectations with clean work standards.
Work Environment
The work takes place in a food-production facility where cleanliness, safety, and efficiency are priorities. The environment is active and hands-on, with team members rotating between tasks throughout the day. Employees spend most of the shift standing, moving, lifting, and working with production equipment. The setting is clean and food-safe, with exposure to cooler temperatures at times due to product storage. It features a team-based atmosphere with frequent coordination across workstations, adhering to strict sanitation and safety standards. Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule with consistent workflow.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wahoo, NE.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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 Wahoo,NE.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.
About Aerotek:
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 meets 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 solving for 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.
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.