General Production Worker

This role offers an excellent entry point into manufacturing, with full training provided and clear opportunities to progress your career. As a General Production Worker, you support safe, efficient, and high-quality production processes by operating equipment, completing documentation, and following established procedures and standards. You work closely with supervisors, laboratory staff, and colleagues to maintain product quality, accurate records, and a clean, well-organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times to maintain a safe working environment.
• Report defective equipment promptly and escalate any accidents or incidents without delay.
• Perform quality control tests and inspections where required and report any deviations or non-conformances to the Supervisor.
• Accurately complete all production paperwork, including details of ingredients used in each blend, additional instructions, and required sign-offs.
• Adhere to the production schedule as set by the Production Supervisor to ensure on-time delivery and efficient workflow.
• Record all production transactions in SAP / SFoL accurately and in a timely manner to support precise stock control and traceability.
• Support and train new starters on the job, once fully trained and competent, to help develop both the department and the individual.
• Participate actively in continuous improvement activities, including 5S, to enhance safety, efficiency, and organization.
• Generate and share ideas for process and departmental improvements and participate in implementing agreed changes.
• Collect process samples and collaborate with laboratory personnel to ensure timely analysis and feedback.
• Maintain required log sheets, including but not limited to batch tickets, packaging sheets, scrubber operation logs, pH meter calibration records, and equipment inspection forms.
• Attend required Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) training, including Hazardous Waste Management, emergency response, and Hazard Communication, and demonstrate a solid understanding of these topics.
• Package, mark, and label Hazardous Waste containers in line with regulatory and company requirements.
• Operate equipment and follow documented procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 and relevant occupational health and safety standards.
• Use hand tools, production machinery, and other equipment safely and correctly as part of daily production tasks.
• Work to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, especially when working in cleanroom or controlled environments.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping to keep work areas clean, organized, and free from unnecessary hazards.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering, sales, technicians, and other internal teams by communicating technical information clearly and concisely.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2 years of applicable experience, with chemical manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Experience working in a cleanroom or clean-room environment.
• Ability to operate general production and manufacturing equipment safely and effectively.
• Experience with general labor, machine operation, and basic hand tools.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including extrusion and polymer-related production, is highly beneficial.
• Ability to perform visual inspection and quality checks with strong attention to detail.
• Comfort working under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and in controlled environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information effectively and concisely to engineering, sales, technicians, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Basic numeracy skills to complete documentation, measurements, and production records accurately.
• Capability to use or learn systems such as SAP / SFoL for reporting production transactions.
• Commitment to good housekeeping and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player while also using own initiative to complete tasks.
• Positive communication style and willingness to collaborate with colleagues at all levels.

• Previous experience in chemical manufacturing or polymer production environments.
• Familiarity with extrusion processes and handling polymers.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment with strict cleanliness and contamination control standards.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and 5S or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems and occupational health and safety standards.
• Exposure to hazardous waste handling, packaging, marking, and labeling procedures.
• Ability to collect and handle process samples and work effectively with laboratory personnel.
• Comfort maintaining log sheets such as batch tickets, packaging sheets, scrubber operation logs, pH meter calibration records, and equipment inspection forms.
• Strong sense of responsibility for safety, including participation in HSE training such as Hazardous Waste Management, emergency response, and Hazard Communication.
• Self-motivated, proactive approach to suggesting and supporting departmental improvements.

You join a stable and well-organized operation that invests in your training and long-term development, even if you are new to production. The company offers paid breaks and the opportunity to earn additional income through overtime at premium rates. You benefit from medical insurance and work in a culture that values teamwork, positive communication, and continuous improvement. The environment encourages you to share ideas, grow your skills, and progress your career within a clean, modern manufacturing setting.

Work Environment

You work in a well-lit, clean, and organized production facility that follows Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ISO 9001, and occupational health and safety standards. The role involves operating production equipment, using hand tools, and working around polymers and chemical manufacturing processes, sometimes in cleanroom or controlled environments. You maintain detailed logs, interact with laboratory personnel, and follow clear procedures for safety, quality, and hazardous waste handling. The standard schedule is Monday to Friday, with a choice of an 8:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. start time, providing a consistent daytime work pattern and the potential for overtime at premium rates.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Suwanee, GA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Suwanee,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 26, 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.