General Production Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Production Worker Job Description

This role involves working on a production line to assemble materials, operate machines, and prepare finished parts for shipment. You will inspect parts for quality, handle components safely, and rotate through different positions on the line based on your strengths and preferences. The position requires reliable attendance, attention to detail, and the ability to work overtime and rotating shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on the production line to assemble materials and components according to established procedures.
• Operate manufacturing machines safely and efficiently under the guidance of an experienced operator.
• Lift parts off the production line, perform visual inspection, and place them into boxes for shipment.
• Inspect parts before packaging to identify defects such as scratches, paint marks, dents, or other imperfections.
• Assemble components and attach parts correctly before placing them in boxes.
• Rotate through different positions on the line and adapt to various tasks as needed.
• Handle and lift plastic and foam parts, including car hood components, and position them at the work station.
• Follow quality standards and safety procedures at all times, including the use of required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain consistent attendance and demonstrate longevity and reliability in the role.
• Work overtime as needed, including arriving early, staying late, and occasionally working Saturdays.
• Support other team members on the line and communicate effectively with operators overseeing the machines.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of recent manufacturing experience, currently in a manufacturing role or within the last 30 days.
• Recent work experience within the last 6 months in a production worker, operator, assembler, or warehouse position.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds safely and repeatedly during the shift.
• Capability to lift and move plastic and foam car hood components, stacked approximately 5–6 high, to the work station.
• Proven visual inspection experience, including identifying defects such as scratches, paint marks, dents, or other flaws on parts.
• Ability to provide examples of prior roles where you inspected parts and identified defects.
• Demonstrated job stability, with at least 8 months or longer at each of the past three jobs.
• Experience in general production, general labor, and assembly work in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production setting with repetitive tasks and rotating positions.
• Willingness and availability to work overtime, including extended shifts and some Saturdays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude or interest in mechanical tasks.
• Experience with machine operation in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Prior experience in plastic manufacturing or similar industrial settings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions from lead operators.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a supportive and rewarding environment where consistent performance and reliability are recognized. You receive a shift premium even while training on day shift, and once you transition to direct employment you can earn a monthly attendance bonus. The benefits package includes medical coverage with a low deductible and dental coverage with no co-pay, helping you manage healthcare costs. A profit-sharing program rewards employees annually based on company performance, attendance, and safety, providing an additional financial incentive for your contributions. This structure creates a culture that values safety, reliability, and shared success.

Work Environment

The role is based in a plastic manufacturing environment that can become hot during the summer months. You will work closely with another operator (OP1) while an OP3 oversees the machine, fostering a collaborative, team-oriented setting. Openings are available on 2nd shift (2:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.) and 3rd shift (10:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.), and you must be able to work overtime as needed, including arriving up to four hours early, staying up to four hours after your shift, and occasionally working Saturdays. The facility is currently operating 12-hour shifts, which are mandatory for hourly employees when required. The dress code includes work pants, a work shirt, closed-toe shoes, and safety glasses. For safety reasons, long fingernails are not permitted. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to production and quality standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Roseville, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.05 - $17.05/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 Roseville,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

\nCompany 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.

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.