Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Worker – 1st Shift and 2nd Shift Openings

Job Description

This role serves as a production floater on a manufacturing line, loading materials, cutting tiles to size, and stacking or palletizing finished products. You perform visual quality inspections, handle materials of varying weights, and support efficient, safe operation of the production process on a consistent 3rd shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Load raw materials onto the production line in a safe and efficient manner.
• Stack and organize materials as they come off the production line, ensuring correct placement and count.
• Perform thorough visual quality inspections on tiles and materials to identify defects or irregularities.
• Cut tiles to specified sizes using appropriate tools and equipment, following production specifications.
• Stack and palletize finished tiles, securing loads to ensure safe storage and transport.
• Handle tiles that typically weigh around 2 pounds each, with occasional heavier tiles that may require team lifting.
• Lift up to 50 pounds independently, using proper lifting techniques and safety practices.
• Participate in team lifts for any items or loads exceeding 50 pounds.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely for cutting, finishing, and handling materials as required.
• Operate or assist with production line and machine operations as needed to maintain workflow.
• Support general production activities, including assembly, finishing, and material handling tasks.
• Follow established safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support a safe and efficient production environment.
• Assist with packing and palletizing orders, ensuring correct labeling and secure packaging.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding production issues, quality concerns, or equipment needs.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of machine operation or production line experience.
• Experience in general production or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently using safe lifting techniques.
• Experience with visual quality inspection of products or materials.
• Background in packing and palletizing in a production or warehouse setting.
• Familiarity with assembly, finishing, and production processes.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Experience as a machine operator or in a similar production role.
• Material handling experience, including moving and staging materials.
• Ability to work consistently on 3rd shift hours.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Reliability and punctuality in a shift-based production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience or exposure to forklift operations in a production or warehouse setting.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment that may involve fiberglass materials.
• Willingness to wear PPE such as gloves, earplugs, safety glasses, and protective clothing for arms and neck.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team for tasks such as team lifts.
• Openness to learning additional production tasks and cross-training in other areas.
• Interest in long-term growth and advancement within production roles.

Why Work Here?

You join a clean, well-organized production facility that invests in your safety and growth, offers structured shift schedules, and provides clear opportunities for advancement. As you move into a direct role, you can benefit from pay increases across shifts and a culture that rewards safe performance, including company-provided meals for accident-free periods. You have access to on-site amenities such as a break room, showers, lockers, and a computer room, supporting both comfort and convenience during your workday. The organization values internal development, offering room for advancement within production areas and recognizing reliable, safety-focused team members.

Work Environment

The facility is a very clean production environment that is not climate controlled, so temperatures can be warm, especially in the summer. You will work with fiberglass materials, which may cause sensitivity for some individuals; to address this, the company provides PPE to cover arms and neck, along with gloves, earplugs, and safety glasses. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required, but this is described as extremely rare, with most items—particularly early on—being very light. The dress code emphasizes safety-oriented attire suitable for a manufacturing floor, including use of all required PPE. The production operation runs on structured shifts, with 3rd shift typically scheduled from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday, with overtime as needed. Other shifts include 1st shift (approximately 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., extending to 3:00 p.m. with overtime) and 2nd shift (approximately 2:50 p.m. to 12:50 a.m., with Friday used for overtime), providing a clear and predictable shift-based work environment.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Hilliard,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.