**Job Title: Utility Worker** **Job Description** The role of a Utility Worker involves performing various cleaning tasks within a food processing plant. Primary duties include using vacuums to clean facilities and products, shoveling piles, and other forms of physical labor. The mill consists of six floors, and workers will be assigned a specific floor or area to clean daily. Initially, all employees start as laborers/utility workers, but there is an opportunity to receive training in other positions. **Responsibilities** + Clean assigned floors or areas within the facility daily. + Utilize vacuums and other equipment to maintain cleanliness. + Shovel piles of product and perform other physical labor tasks. + Assist in maintaining a clean and safe working environment. **Essential Skills** + At least 1 year of experience in general or physical labor. + Ability to lift at least 75 pounds continuously. + Proficiency in English. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 1+ year of manufacturing janitorial work preferred. + Experience in loading and packaging is beneficial. + Spanish language skills are preferred. **Why Work Here?** This position offers the opportunity to join a union shop with full benefits, including school reimbursement. There is potential for career growth, with the possibility of earning up to $39 per hour as you progress. Employees receive incremental pay increases as they train in different departments and machines. **Work Environment** The role is based in a facility with no air conditioning, requiring comfort with heights and the ability to work in a hot, dirty, and physically demanding environment. The position involves a first shift schedule from 6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. It offers a temporary or long-term opportunity depending on performance. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.69 - $23.69/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 Minneapolis,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025. **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.