General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker supports a variety of manufacturing and assembly operations, working in departments such as wood cutting, wood assembly, material handling, corrugated, pulp, dock work, foam assembly, and foam cutting. You use hand and power tools to produce and assemble custom crates and packaging for a wide range of industries, while following established safety, quality, and ISO work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company safety and quality policies at all times.
• Follow established ISO work instructions and standard operating procedures as applicable to the assigned department.
• Complete assigned manufacturing and assembly tasks using specified equipment within the allotted time.
• Use hand and power tools to cut, assemble, and process materials such as wood, corrugated, pulp, and foam according to production requirements.
• Monitor and handle materials efficiently to minimize scrap and waste during production.
• Process scrap materials for recycling according to company guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and equipment in alignment with established 5S standards at all times.
• Operate machinery and equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and safety requirements.
• Report safety concerns, quality issues, and equipment maintenance needs promptly to supervision.
• Participate in cross-training initiatives to learn tasks in other departments and support broader business goals and objectives.
• Work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment to meet daily output and quality targets.
• Use a tape measure and basic shop math to measure, cut, and verify materials accurately.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and complete required production documentation or simple correspondence as needed.
• Assist with packing and packaging of finished products to prepare them for shipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety, and product quality.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write short correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using basic shop math.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Comfort and familiarity using hand tools and power tools in a production setting.
• Experience with general labor, production, or assembly work.
• Ability to operate basic production or packaging machinery following guidelines.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and communication.
• Dedication to completing assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Strong commitment to following safety and quality procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with packing and packaging processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints or basic production drawings.
• Comfort working with materials such as wood, corrugated, pulp, and foam.
• Familiarity with 5S or similar workplace organization practices.
• Understanding of ISO work instructions or other standardized work procedures.
• Interest in cross-training and learning multiple departments and job functions.
• Reliability and punctuality to support consistent production schedules.
• Willingness to report issues and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that invests in your growth through extensive cross-training and opportunities to learn multiple departments. Many team members who stay longer term become proficient across the entire operation, expanding their skills and career options. Leadership actively works with you to place you where you are most comfortable and where your strengths are best utilized, creating a supportive and collaborative culture. Once you transition to a permanent role, you gain access to benefits such as 401(k) and health, dental, and vision coverage, supporting your long-term financial and personal well-being. The facility participates in the SHARP program and is recognized by OSHA for going above and beyond in safety, health, and sustainability, giving you the confidence that you work in a safety-focused and responsible environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is very clean, well kept, and temperature controlled, providing a comfortable and organized setting for production work. The facility can be somewhat loud due to machinery and equipment, but it is not excessively noisy and has no unpleasant odors. You work with hand tools, power tools, tape measures, and production or packaging machinery, depending on your assigned department. The environment emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and adherence to 5S standards, supporting efficient and safe operations throughout the facility.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Worcester, MA.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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 Worcester,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 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.