Production Assistant

Job Title: Production Assistant Job Description

The Production Assistant supports manufacturing operations by keeping production lines supplied with materials, assisting with packaging and material movement, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. This role helps ensure efficient, continuous production while meeting quality, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep assigned production lines supplied with boxes, packaging materials, separators, and other required supplies to prevent interruptions.

• Assemble and tape boxes according to established quality standards and ensure consistent, secure packaging.

• Monitor and maintain tape machines, including checking water levels, temperature, and tape inventory, and address issues promptly.

• Remove unused materials during product changeovers and return them to designated storage areas in an organized manner.

• Communicate material needs clearly and promptly to forklift operators or other support staff to keep production running smoothly.

• Stack completed boxes neatly on pallets, ensuring proper placement, stability, and clear label visibility.

• Transport completed baskets and bulk-pack materials to designated staging areas using a manual pallet jack.

• Inspect pallets, correct improperly stacked loads, and remove damaged pallets from production areas promptly to support safety and quality.

• Restock separators and other production materials throughout the shift to maintain continuous operations.

• Produce quality products by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety requirements.

• Operate the baler as part of a rotating assignment, following all safety and operating procedures.

• Monitor the baler for jams, clear blockages safely, and ensure continuous operation.

• Collect scrap materials from the production floor and transport them to the baler area for processing.

• Remove, stack, and band aluminum scrap bales onto pallets in a safe and orderly manner.

• Clean scrap accumulation areas and participate in end-of-shift cleanup activities to maintain a tidy facility.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and clutter-free work area throughout the shift.

• Remove cardboard, banding, used material cores, and other waste materials regularly and dispose of them appropriately.

• Assist with general housekeeping duties across the production facility to support overall cleanliness and safety.

• Keep walkways, aisles, and work areas clear of obstacles to support safe and efficient operations.

• Follow all required personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines and safety procedures at all times.

• Adhere to environmental health and safety policies and promptly report any safety concerns or hazards.

• Comply with all company quality and food safety standards while handling products and materials.

• Perform general packing, packaging, and quality inspection tasks, including identifying product defects and ensuring proper labeling and presentation.

• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately to complete tasks efficiently and correctly.

• Work effectively in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.

• Operate a manual pallet jack and work safely around moving machinery and production equipment.

• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, and lifting as required throughout the shift.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills sufficient to follow instructions and complete production tasks.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects and quality issues.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

• Capability to operate a manual pallet jack safely.

• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift, up to approximately 8 hours.

• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.

• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, including lifting up to 10 lbs frequently, 1120 lbs regularly, and up to 50 lbs occasionally.

• Ability to work around moving machinery and production equipment safely.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining consistent quality standards.

• Comfort working in environments with dust, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Prior manufacturing, production, packaging, or warehouse experience preferred but not required.

• Experience with packing, packaging, general labor, and production support is beneficial.

• Experience with packaging and quality inspection, including order picking and material handling, is an asset.

• Strong work ethic and reliability, with a consistent attendance and performance record.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers and support staff.

• Safety-conscious approach with a commitment to following PPE and safety procedures.

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when needed.

• Willingness to take initiative to keep production running efficiently and to support continuous improvement.

• Comfort working in a manufacturing facility with moderate to high noise levels, dust, fumes, and temperature changes.

Why Work Here?

You join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your contribution directly supports smooth, efficient production. The role offers consistent, hands-on work with opportunities to build manufacturing, packaging, and material-handling skills. You work with a team that values safety, reliability, and collaboration, and you gain experience in a structured environment that emphasizes quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fast-paced manufacturing facility with moderate to high noise levels from production equipment. You work around moving machinery and production lines, with frequent exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, and temperature fluctuations depending on the production area. The position requires standing and walking for most of the shift, frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, as well as lifting materials of varying weights up to 50 pounds. Safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are required based on the work area, and you must consistently follow all safety and environmental health procedures. The environment emphasizes cleanliness and organization, with regular housekeeping and waste removal to keep walkways and work areas clear. Packers may wear shorts, and steel-toe footwear is not required for packing duties, while other PPE requirements vary by task and area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glasgow, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.25/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glasgow, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Glasgow,MO.

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.