Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Associate for a temporary contract opportunity in Ames, IA. This role supports warehouse operations and laboratory production activities within a USDA-licensed facility manufacturing veterinary biological and RNA particle vaccine products.

The Warehouse Associate will work in a highly regulated production environment where accuracy, safety, teamwork, and documentation are essential. This is a strong opportunity for someone with warehouse, manufacturing, material handling, or laboratory support experience who enjoys hands-on work and wants to contribute to meaningful production operations.

This position offers a structured schedule, supportive leadership, team-based work environment, and the opportunity to gain experience in a specialized manufacturing and laboratory setting. Successful candidates will be dependable, adaptable, safety-focused, and comfortable following detailed procedures in an aseptic environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform warehouse and material handling tasks, including unloading trucks, moving materials, picking and putting away products, staging materials, and completing cycle counts.
- Maintain in-process inventory by delivering, organizing, and restocking supplies for warehouse, laboratory, and production work areas.
- Support laboratory production processes, including blending, filling, formulation, media preparation, and supply restocking.
- Assist with RNA particle vaccine production activities in a USDA-licensed facility while following aseptic techniques and sterile procedures.
- Maintain accurate production records, documentation, and training logs in compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
- Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and safely handle materials, including dry ice, while using required PPE.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay rate: $20 per hour.
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with Friday mornings as needed to reach 40 hours per week.
- Job type: Temporary contract.
- Location: Ames, IA.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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