Production Worker

Job Title: Production Worker
Job Description
We are seeking candidates to work in our manufacturing environment, creating quality windows and patio doors. All candidates will be cross-trained in multiple areas within the facility.
Responsibilities

• Double Hung: Involves heavy lifting, repetitive work, and requires the ability to read schedules/labels.
• Direct Set: Requires the ability to work independently, learn about different materials and colors, and read paperwork and labels.
• CSMT: Role involves using a sash hanger, tape measure, and reading schedules.
• Patio Door: Involves heavier lifting and tape measure use.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment (minimum 6 months).
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch.
• Solid attendance record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High attention to detail.
• Awareness of surroundings.
• Willingness to ask questions when unsure.
• Adaptable to cross-training in multiple areas.
• Comfortable lifting 50lbs.
• Able to speak English, whether secondary language or not.

Why Work Here?
Benefit package including medical, vision, and dental. Frequent cookouts and employee appreciation events held quarterly. Opportunity for employee home makeovers for those that qualify. Contractors, once hired, receive benefits similar to long-term internal employees.
Work Environment
This is a fully on-site position in West Des Moines, Iowa, with the 1st shift running from 6am-2:30pm, five days a week. The current schedule involves working 40 hours a week, with preparations for a busy season where there will be 50-hour work weeks and a requirement to work two Saturdays a month. We operate in a manufacturing environment across three facilities, which are not temperature controlled. The team size averages around 100 employees per facility. Dress code requires work-appropriate shirts, jeans or shorts, and mandatory steel-toed shoes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.50/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in West Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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.