Operations Team Member @ Aerotek

Job Title: Operations Team MemberJob DescriptionAs an Operations Team Member, you work on the production of high-quality restaurant furniture, including table tops, garbage vestibules, and booths. You perform sanding, grinding, cutting, and assembly tasks while using a variety of hand and power tools, hand grinders, and measuring tools. You also operate sit-down forklifts in the warehouse to move materials and finished products safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Sand, grind, cut, and assemble restaurant furniture components such as table tops, garbage vestibules, and booths according to production specifications.
• Use hand and power tools, including hand grinders, to shape, finish, and prepare materials for assembly.
• Measure materials accurately using measuring tools to ensure precise cuts, fits, and alignments.
• Operate sit-down forklifts in the warehouse to move raw materials, work-in-progress items, and finished products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Follow established production processes and quality standards to maintain consistent output and high-quality finished products.
• Work collaboratively in production cells, relying on team members to coordinate tasks and meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, especially in dusty millwork zones, while following safety and housekeeping guidelines.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including issued respirator face cups when needed, and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Stand and work on your feet for up to 10-hour shifts in a manufacturing environment while performing repetitive tasks.
• Support training and development efforts by learning new processes, sharing knowledge, and adapting to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in overtime shifts on Fridays and Saturdays as required to meet production demands.

Essential Skills

• 1 to 2 years of recent experience in construction, millwork, or cabinetry work within the last 2 years.
• 1 to 2 recent years (within the last 6 months) of hands-on experience using hand and power tools.
• 1 to 2 years of experience using measuring tools to ensure accurate cuts and assembly.
• Ability to stand and work for up to 10 hours per day in a manufacturing environment, supported by prior work experience.
• Comfort working in dusty millwork areas and in warm conditions during summer months.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment, including respirator face cups when required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow production instructions and measurements accurately.
• Capability to work effectively in a team-based, cell-oriented production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in general labor, production, or assembly work.
• Experience with construction-related tasks and materials.
• Familiarity with general production processes and workflows.
• Ability to learn new tools, equipment, and production techniques through structured training.
• Strong work ethic and reliability, including willingness to work mandatory overtime when needed.

Why Work Here? You join an employee-owned organization where your contributions directly support shared success. As part of an ESOP, you gain access to employee stock ownership, becoming fully vested after six years and receiving a portion of company profits as a percentage. Over time, this ownership stake builds into a meaningful financial benefit payable when you leave the company. The culture emphasizes a family-like environment, with team members working closely together in production cells and supporting one another.

There is a strong focus on training and development, ensuring you have the opportunity to grow your skills and advance over time. Work EnvironmentYou work in a manufacturing facility focused on millwork and furniture production, where tasks are performed in team-based cells that foster a collaborative, family-like atmosphere. The millwork area can be dusty, and employees may wear issued respirator face cups to stay comfortable and safe. The environment can be warm during summer months, and you spend most of your shift standing and performing hands-on tasks.

The role follows a first-shift schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with mandatory overtime on Fridays and Saturdays as needed. Sit-down forklifts are used in the warehouse, and a variety of hand and power tools, grinders, and measuring tools are used daily. The dress code is casual and practical, with jeans or shorts, t-shirts, and steel-toed boots required for safety.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kenyon, MN.

Pay and BenefitsThe 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Kenyon,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.