Corn Sorter

Job Title: Corn Sorter - $17/hr

Job Description

The Corn Sorter monitors corn moving along a conveyor line to ensure only high-quality, viable product continues through the production process. Working while standing on ergonomic mats or seated on a stool, you visually inspect each piece of corn and remove any that are discolored, rotten, contaminated, or otherwise unacceptable. You also identify and pull corn that still has husks so it can be sent for re-work and de-husking. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and essential to maintaining product quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitor corn on a moving conveyor belt and visually inspect each piece for quality and consistency.
• Identify and remove corn that appears off, including discolored, rotten, foreign crops, or otherwise unacceptable product, and place it in the discard pile.
• Pull corn that still has husks and route it to the re-work area for de-husking.
• Perform a mix of seated and standing work while maintaining focus on the conveyor and product flow.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including basic cleaning and sorting tasks as needed.
• Assist with general labor and production activities such as packing, bagging, tagging, and quality-related tasks when required.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures, including proper handling of product and adherence to site rules.
• Climb stairs as needed to access different areas of the worksite or production line.
• Remain attentive to potential airborne allergens from corn husks and dust, and work safely in a non–temperature-controlled, dusty environment when required.
• Comply strictly with the tobacco-free policy, refraining from any use of cigarettes, cigars, vapes, e-cigarettes, chew, dip, or similar products on site.
• Adhere to break and lunch policies, including remaining on site during paid breaks and only leaving the worksite during unpaid lunch periods.
• Communicate clearly in English to follow instructions, read signage, and coordinate with team members and supervisors.
• Support quality control efforts by consistently removing unacceptable product and contributing to overall production efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Ability to visually inspect product and distinguish colors accurately; must not be colorblind.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods while monitoring a moving conveyor belt.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs as needed in the facility.
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail and product quality.
• Basic general labor and production skills, including packing, bagging, cleaning, sorting, tagging, and quality checks.
• Ability to speak and read English to understand instructions, safety information, and production requirements.
• Comfort working in environments where watching a moving belt may aggravate motion sickness and where airborne allergens from corn husks may be present.
• Willingness and ability to work 2nd shift hours, including availability for 6 days per week with rotating days off.
• Commitment to strictly adhere to a tobacco-free workplace policy.
• Ability to pass required background and drug screening processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No formal education requirements; candidates without prior industry experience are welcome.
• Experience in general production, general labor, or quality-related roles is beneficial.
• Comfort working in dusty, non–temperature-controlled areas and around agricultural products.
• Reliability in attendance and performance, with the potential to transition into a general operator role.
• Ability to adapt to different shift schedules after orientation and adjust to training hours as needed.

Why Work Here?

You join a team-oriented environment where reliable attendance and strong performance are recognized and rewarded with opportunities for advancement, including the potential to move into a general operator role. The workplace offers clear expectations, structured shifts, and consistent hours, supporting stability and predictable routines. You benefit from a straightforward, hands-on role in a setting that values safety, quality, and long-term contribution.

Work Environment

The work environment combines both seated and standing tasks at a sorting area where employees monitor and pull unacceptable product from conveyors. The primary sorting area is air-conditioned, though some parts of the facility are not temperature-controlled and can be dusty due to corn, husks, insecticides, and related agricultural materials.

Shift Hours:

approx 12pm-8pm ONLY

This is a Contract position based out of Tipton, IN.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Tipton,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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.