Production Utility Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Utility Specialist
Job Description

The Production Utility Specialist supports multiple departments on the production floor by performing a wide range of tasks in inventory, parts pulling, paint masking, shipping, logistics, and general labor. This role acts as a flexible production floater, helping to maintain efficient interdepartmental workflow, support shipping and receiving activities, and assist with various projects across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Act as a production floater between departments based on business needs, providing support in inventory, parts pulling, paint masking, shipping, logistics, and general labor functions.
• Assist with day-to-day production activities to ensure smooth interdepartmental workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Perform general shipping duties, including preparing units for shipment, weighing products, and packing a variety of items securely and accurately.
• Prepare outgoing shipments by staging, labeling, and organizing products according to shipping requirements.
• Support the paint and preparation area by assisting with masking, prepping units, and handling materials as needed.
• Assist in unloading incoming parts and materials, ensuring accurate placement of items within inventory locations.
• Participate in cycle counting of warehouse parts and help identify and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Pull parts from inventory in preparation for gearbox and motor assembly, ensuring accuracy and completeness of parts lists.
• Operate basic production and warehouse tools and equipment, including hand tools, tape measures, and relevant machinery, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Support various projects throughout the production floor, performing shop-floater duties and assisting where additional labor is required.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area to support a safe production environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience working in a production environment.
• Experience performing general labor tasks in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Basic machine operation skills relevant to production and warehouse activities.
• Ability to perform general shipping tasks, including preparation of units and weighing and packing a variety of products.
• Ability to pull parts from inventory accurately in preparation for gearbox and motor assembly.
• Strong attention to detail when handling inventory, shipments, and production tasks.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adapt to changing priorities on the production floor.

• Previous experience in inventory control, including cycle counting and correcting inventory errors.
• Familiarity with shipping and logistics processes in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Experience working in a paint or prep area, including masking and preparing units for finishing.
• Comfort working across multiple departments and performing a variety of tasks throughout the day.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with production, warehouse, and shipping personnel.
• Reliable work ethic with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

You will join a production environment where flexibility, reliability, and teamwork are valued, and where your ability to support multiple departments makes a meaningful impact on daily operations. The role offers consistent, full-day shifts and hands-on work that keeps you engaged and active. You will gain exposure to a wide range of production, inventory, and logistics activities, supporting your professional growth and building transferable skills in manufacturing and warehousing.

Work Environment

This role is based in a production and warehouse facility in Charlotte, NC. You will work on your feet for extended periods, typically 8–12 hours per day, moving throughout the production floor and warehouse as needed. The environment includes standard manufacturing and warehouse conditions, such as exposure to machinery, moving equipment, and varying noise levels. You will regularly lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Work involves frequent use of hand tools, tape measures, and basic production and warehouse equipment, as well as time spent in shipping, inventory, and paint/prep areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $20.72 - $20.72/hr.

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 Charlotte,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.

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.