General Production Worker

General Production Worker

Job Description

This entry-level general production role focuses on operating plastic molding machines to produce parts such as landscape structures and fuel tanks for recreational vehicles, tractors, and skid steers. You will start with basic assembly tasks and gradually develop your skills in machine operation, inspection, and packaging. As you gain confidence with the trained material, you are encouraged to express interest in advancing into a press operator role.

Responsibilities

• Operate plastic molding machines to manufacture high-quality plastic parts for various applications.
• Perform basic assembly tasks, following work instructions and training guidelines.
• Assist with production activities, including loading materials, monitoring machines, and supporting press operators as needed.
• Conduct visual inspections of plastic products to identify defects and ensure they meet quality standards.
• Package finished products accurately and securely for shipment or further processing.
• Use basic hand tools safely and correctly as required for assembly and production tasks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support a safe and efficient production environment.
• Communicate questions or issues clearly to supervisors or team members to ensure smooth production flow.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working around machinery and production equipment.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality to support consistent production operations.

Essential Skills

• Ability to operate or learn to operate plastic molding machines and related production equipment.
• Capability to perform repetitive production, assembly, and packaging tasks with attention to detail.
• Skill in visual inspection of plastic products to identify defects or irregularities.
• Basic experience or comfort with machine operation in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to communicate questions and concerns clearly to team members and supervisors.
• Willingness and desire to learn new tasks and grow into more advanced roles, such as press operator.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with molding machines or plastic manufacturing is helpful but not required.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools in a production or assembly setting.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality and safety.
• Interest in developing skills in machine operation and progressing within the production team.

Why Work Here?

You will join a well-structured production environment that invests in training and supports growth from entry-level roles into more advanced positions. The organization offers strong benefits and provides clear opportunities for upward mobility, encouraging you to expand your skills and take on new responsibilities over time. Comprehensive on-the-job training is provided for all positions, helping you build a long-term career in manufacturing.

Work Environment

This role is based in a plastics manufacturing facility that is well lit and kept clean to support safe and efficient operations. The environment can be hot during the summer months due to the nature of plastic production and molding equipment. You will spend most of your shift on your feet, working around machinery, assembly areas, and packaging stations, following all safety guidelines while collaborating with a production team.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Foley, MN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Foley,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 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.