General Production Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

This role supports the safe and efficient operation of mechanical sampling systems in an industrial bulk terminal environment. The general production worker cleans and maintains equipment and surrounding areas, observes system performance, records and assesses sampling data, and follows established safety procedures. The ideal candidate manages time well, arrives promptly, follows directions carefully, works safely and efficiently, and interacts professionally with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Clean exterior and interior components of mechanical sampling systems using compressed air, water, and hand or powered tools.
• Remove material buildup, plugging, soil, and spills from equipment, facilities, walkways, platforms, grounds, offices, tools, and vehicles to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Observe mechanical sampling systems and mechanical part-stream samplers frequently and in detail during both operational and static conditions to monitor performance and equipment condition.
• Record and assess sample ratio data, including weights, tonnages, equipment parameters, loading sequence tracking, and sample identification tags with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Perform data entry tasks using Microsoft Word and Excel to document sampling results, equipment readings, and other operational information.
• Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures correctly to ensure equipment is safely isolated during maintenance, cleaning, or inspection activities.
• Use basic mathematics and a calculator to perform calculations related to sampling, weights, ratios, and production metrics.
• Maintain legible handwriting when completing logs, forms, tags, and other written documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with terminal personnel, vessel or barge representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Work rotational shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and perform overtime as required to support continuous operations.
• Operate within an outdoor, industrial environment, adapting to significant high and low temperatures and all forms of precipitation.
• Perform brief or extended periods of walking, standing, ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and sloped walkways, and walking or kneeling on uneven, unstable, or weather-affected surfaces.
• Support overall production and sampling operations related to coal, coke, and petroleum coke handling at bulk terminals.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and contribute to a culture of safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Essential Skills

• Strong time-management skills with the ability to arrive promptly and manage tasks efficiently.
• Dependable and trustworthy, with a consistent focus on safety and following directions.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in an industrial, outdoor environment.
• Excellent customer service skills when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for safe equipment isolation.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics and use a calculator for operational calculations.
• Competence in data entry with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and reporting.
• Legible handwriting for completing logs, forms, and tags.
• Capability to work rotational shift schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to perform overtime when required.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, climb ladders and stairs, work on sloped and uneven surfaces, and perform tasks in varying weather conditions.
• Comfort working in an outdoor, dirty environment that can be very hot or very cold depending on the season.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in machine operation and general production work in an industrial setting.
• Background in sampling and quality testing related to bulk materials such as coal, coke, or petroleum coke.
• Mechanical aptitude for understanding and working around mechanical sampling systems and related equipment.
• Experience with industrial lockout/tagout procedures and safety systems.
• Prior general labor experience in outdoor or terminal environments.
• Familiarity with cleaning systems and maintaining industrial equipment and facilities.
• Comfort working with industrial data collection and quality control processes.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that focuses on well-trained personnel, dedicated maintenance support, and comprehensive preventive maintenance programs to keep critical equipment operating at high availability. The organization invests in continuous improvement of system performance and encourages a strong safety and reliability culture. Once you complete the contract-to-hire period, you gain access to a robust benefits package, including a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, sick and personal time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and medical, dental, and vision coverage. Medical coverage for employees is fully paid, and paid time off grows with tenure, offering 40 hours in the first year and 80 hours after two years. This environment supports long-term stability, professional development, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Work Environment

This position is based at an industrial bulk terminal handling coal, coke, and petroleum coke, where mechanical sampling equipment operates along conveyor systems and railcar unloading areas. Training is conducted Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM for up to approximately 90 days. After training, you transition to a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts that cycle through days and nights: six weeks on days front half (SundayWednesday, 7:00 AM7:00 PM), six weeks on days back half (WednesdaySaturday, 7:00 AM7:00 PM), six weeks on nights back half (WednesdaySaturday, 7:00 PM7:00 AM), and six weeks on nights front half (SundayWednesday, 7:00 PM7:00 AM), before repeating the rotation. The work is primarily outdoors and can be dirty, with regular exposure to significant high and low temperatures and all forms of precipitation. You frequently walk, stand, climb ladders and stairs, navigate sloped walkways, and work on uneven or weather-affected surfaces, including periods of kneeling. The environment uses mechanical sampling systems, conveyors, and standard industrial tools and equipment, and requires adherence to safety procedures, including proper use of lockout/tagout and personal protective equipment appropriate for an outdoor industrial setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, VA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

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.