Job Title: BaggerJob DescriptionThis role focuses on safely and efficiently packaging 50-pound products in a clean, sterile cheese manufacturing plant. You will operate packaging and material handling equipment, maintain accurate production records, and support food safety, quality, and sanitation standards while working rotating 12-hour shifts.Responsibilities
- Load and fill 50-pound bags on a conveyor belt and move or lift 50-pound bags as needed throughout the shift.
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in full compliance with corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
- Operate a forklift to move cheese from the production area to the warehouse cooler in a safe and efficient manner.
- Run the Beta Vac and bag sealer to ensure sealed packages with no leaks.
- Weigh cheese blocks accurately and place label tickets on blocks and boxes according to work orders.
- Operate and validate the metal detector to ensure product safety and quality.
- Operate the boxer and associated robotic equipment to package products correctly.
- Monitor and operate the tower as part of the production and packaging process.
- Maintain accurate operating records, including block counts and related production data.
- Perform necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance on equipment to keep operations running smoothly.
- Carry out master sanitation tasks as needed to maintain a clean and sterile work environment.
- Read and follow work orders in English to ensure correct packaging, labeling, and handling requirements.
- Work as part of a production team to pack, load, stack, and palletize products for warehouse production.
- Perform work independently when required, managing tasks and priorities with minimal supervision.
Essential Skills
- Ability to consistently lift and move 50-pound bags and products throughout the shift.
- Experience with packaging, general labor, and production work in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and understand work orders in English.
- Basic computer skills with the ability to document work orders accurately.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage for production and packaging calculations.
- Experience operating forklifts or willingness and ability to operate forklifts safely.
- Ability to perform necessary routine cleaning and preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Knowledge of machines, tools, and equipment used in a production or packaging environment.
- Understanding of Lockout/Tagout procedures or willingness to follow established safety protocols.
- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, on a 2-3-2 schedule.
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a production setting.
- Ability to work independently when required and manage tasks without constant supervision.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Rochester,MN.
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.