General Production Worker

Job Title: Production Worker (1st Shift) ($17.00/hr.)

Job Description

This contract-to-hire Production Worker role supports a highly automated, clean manufacturing facility by loading, packaging, and preparing plastic parts for shipment while following strict safety and quality standards. You will work on a day shift schedule within a small, close-knit team and contribute to efficient, high-volume production in a well-organized environment. We offer weekly pay with overtime paying time and a half. Apply Today!

Work Schedule - 7:00am-7:00pm. Will work a rotating schedule - Ex. 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off.

Opportunity to go up to $21.00/hr. after 6 months*

Responsibilities

• Load plastic parts into boxes on skids and ensure each skid is properly filled according to production requirements.
• Use a pallet jack to safely move skids and pallets within the production and shipping areas.
• Work as an active member of a natural team that includes a Technical Operator and Technician, supporting smooth production flow.
• Follow all safety rules at all times and consistently wear required personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Lift up to 30 pounds intermittently over a 12-hour shift while performing production and material handling tasks.
• Spend the majority of the shift walking and standing to support production, packaging, and material movement activities.
• Pull production racks and gather samples of seals for inspection as directed by quality or inspection staff.
• Dump plastic seals into production boxes and visually inspect them while dumping to identify obvious defects.
• When cartons are full of plastic parts, transfer the full bag to a shipping carton and clearly identify the cavity by writing it on the shipping carton label.
• When a skid is full, transfer the pallet to the designated shipping area and stretch-wrap the pallet after the Inspector has completed paperwork and stamped cartons with the lot number.
• Restock supplies for the next shift, including mesh bags, boxes, plastic bags, pallets, and other consumables, ensuring continuity of operations.
• Replace cardboard boxes and other materials on carts as you use them so that supplies remain available for the team.
• Pick up plastic parts from the floor at the end of every shift to maintain a safe and tidy work area.
• Dust and clean equipment as needed to support cleanliness and basic upkeep of the production area.
• Ensure the plant is clean and organized at the end of each shift by following established housekeeping standards.
• Empty garbage cans regularly and dispose of waste in the appropriate locations.
• Keep your individual work area clean, organized, and compliant with company standards throughout the shift.
• Support general production activities such as loading and unloading materials, operating on or alongside packaging and production lines, and assisting with assembly and packaging tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with team members in manufacturing and warehouse functions, including material handling and basic forklift or pallet movement tasks where trained and authorized.

Essential Skills

• Previous manufacturing experience is required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds intermittently over a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to stand and remain on your feet for a full 12-hour shift.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with general production tasks such as loading, unloading, and working on a manufacturing or warehouse floor.
• Ability to safely use a pallet jack to move skids and pallets.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Ability to follow safety rules and consistently wear required PPE, including safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Strong attention to detail for tasks such as visual inspection of plastic seals and accurate labeling of shipping cartons.
• Reliability and willingness to work a structured shift schedule that includes 12-hour days.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area and follow housekeeping standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pallet jack experience is a strong plus.
• Packaging, assembly, or packaging line experience is highly beneficial.
• Visual inspection experience in a production or quality setting is a plus.
• Experience in general production, warehouse operations, or material handling is helpful.
• Experience working with forklifts or in a material handler role is an advantage where properly trained and certified.
• Comfort working around automated machinery and high-volume production lines.
• Willingness to learn new processes and accept one-on-one training and coaching.
• Interest in long-term growth and advancement opportunities within a stable manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, stable team in a clean, well-organized, and highly automated facility that values long-term employee tenure and growth. The company offers a contract-to-hire path with an immediate pay increase upon permanent hire and strong potential to be converted before six months. The unique schedule provides every other weekend off and regular weekdays off, which can be especially beneficial for family and personal commitments. The culture is described as laid-back yet professional, with one-on-one training, supportive leadership, and a desire to give people opportunities even if they do not have extensive experience. There is no micromanagement, and the environment is not a traditional machine shop where you are tied to a single machine, giving you more variety and autonomy in your work. The organization is well-established, has not experienced layoffs, and offers clear opportunities for growth and development.

Work Environment

This role is based in a small facility with fewer than 20 employees, creating a close-knit and supportive atmosphere. The plant is clean, well-lit, organized, and highly automated, producing high volumes of battery caps across 36 machines that run 24/7. Open positions are available on Yellow Days and Green Days day shifts, with a schedule that typically rotates as 3 days off, 2 days on, and 3 days off, within a four-shift system (yellow days, yellow nights, green days, green nights). You will work 12-hour shifts on your assigned days, spending most of your time walking and standing while performing production and material handling tasks. The environment emphasizes safety, with required use of PPE such as safety glasses and hearing protection. The facility runs continuously, supports long-tenured employees, and maintains a laid-back, non-machine-shop feel where you are not tied to a single machine and are trusted to manage your responsibilities without constant supervision. Dress is practical and appropriate for a production and warehouse setting, with PPE worn as required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garrettsville, OH.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Garrettsville,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.