General Production *Entry Level*

Job Title: General Production Worker $17.50-19/hour starting out

Openings on 1st and 3rd shift (12 hours)

Job Description

The General Production Worker will contribute to the assembly line in producing garage doors. This role involves completing production orders accurately and safely, in a timely manner, while developing product knowledge and cross-training on other entry-level positions.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools with manual dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination.
• Learn product details and work efficiently under pressure.
• Stand for the entire shift with periodic walking of 5-15 feet depending on the assigned position.
• Engage in frequent stooping, bending, walking, carrying, and lifting, with a maximum lifting limit of 45 pounds individually.
• Collaborate with team members to safely carry or lift door panels exceeding 45 pounds.
• Push carts, requiring a force of up to 50 pounds, and occasionally pull to steer the cart.
• Perform production planning, scheduling, and inventory data entry tasks.

Essential Skills

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Mechanical competence and a commitment to safety-conscious practices.
• Experience in manufacturing and inventory management.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where you can enhance your skills and grow within a supportive and safety-focused environment. Benefit from opportunities for cross-training and development, ensuring a rewarding career path.

Work Environment

This role requires extended time on your feet with frequent physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds. Appropriate training will be provided for tasks requiring physical effort. The work environment is safety-oriented, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lawrence, KS.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lawrence,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

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.