Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Production Operator

Join a stable, growing manufacturing team where safety, teamwork, and long-term career growth are valued. As a Production Operator , you'll play an important role in the production, packaging, and shipment of graphite products in a fast-paced industrial environment.

• Bag, palletize, wrap, and stage products for shipment.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Perform quality checks on products, bags, and pallets.
• Support shipping, receiving, and inventory organization.
• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping procedures.
• Work closely with a small, team-oriented production crew.

• 1+ year of manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial experience.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in a dusty, hot, and physically demanding environment.
• Reliable attendance and commitment to safety.

• Competitive pay with structured wage progression.
• Excellent benefits upon hire, including medical coverage and paid time off.
• Stable company with strong employee retention and long-term career opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.

If you're looking for a hands-on manufacturing role with great stability, strong benefits, and room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkinsville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $20.09 - $20.09/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 Hopkinsville,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

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.