General Production Worker

Job Title: Production Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial machines and production equipment, including high-temperature furnaces and related machinery.
• Perform general production and assembly duties in a chemical plant environment, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Use hand tools and basic mechanical tools to support production tasks and equipment operation.
• Move, lift, and transport materials and products throughout the facility, including walking up and down stairs and working on your feet for most of the shift.
• Monitor equipment and production processes and promptly report any issues, irregularities, or safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while working in a dirty, dusty environment with black powder residue.
• Follow all safety protocols and personal protective equipment requirements when working around furnaces, robots, powdered metals, and chemicals.
• Participate fully in training, both at the training facility and on site, and apply learned procedures consistently on the job.
• Work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, including nights and weekends, and reliably complete assigned tasks each shift.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Proven ability to perform very physical work, including walking all day, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Manufacturing experience (preferred), especially in industrial or production environments.
• Experience in a chemical plant or chemical production environment (preferred).
• Comfort working with industrial machinery, including machine operation and general production equipment.
• Ability to work safely in a non-climate-controlled environment with high heat and dust.
• Strong and consistent work history demonstrating reliability and commitment.
• Willingness and ability to complete a two-week training period on day shift before transitioning to the regular schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools and basic mechanical tools in an industrial, construction, or production setting.
• Comfort working around high-temperature furnaces, robots, and powdered metals.
• Ability to adapt to a contract role where conversion to permanent employment is based on performance and business needs.
• Willingness to work entry-level in a demanding environment focused on manual labor and physical endurance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.