General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker Job Description
This role supports the fabrication and production of foam products by operating equipment, handling materials, and performing basic assembly tasks. You will help keep production lines running smoothly by loading and unloading materials, inspecting parts for quality, and maintaining a clean and safe work area while following established safety and production guidelines.
Responsibilities

• Assist on the fabrication and production line to ensure consistent output of foam products.
• Load, feed, and remove materials from machines in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform basic assembly, cutting, or trimming of foam products according to specifications.
• Inspect parts and finished products for quality, defects, and adherence to standards.
• Use basic hand tools and production equipment as required for daily tasks.
• Measure materials accurately using a tape measure to ensure correct dimensions.
• Follow safety procedures and production guidelines at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area throughout the shift.
• Support team members and follow instructions from supervisors to meet production goals.
• Adapt to a fast-paced production environment and meet daily or shift-based quotas as needed.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around production machinery.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Basic math skills to perform simple measurements and calculations.
• Basic reading skills to follow written instructions, safety guidelines, and production documentation.
• Experience with general labor tasks in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate production and machine equipment.
• Attention to detail for inspecting parts and identifying defects.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift and lift up to 50 lbs as required.
• Reliability and strong attendance habits to support consistent production schedules.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends if needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior warehouse or manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced production environment with quotas.
• Comfort using hand tools in a production or fabrication setting.
• Willingness to participate in hands-on training, shadowing, and on-the-job learning during the initial training period.

Why Work Here?
You will join a stable organization that invests in its employees through competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package once you transition to a permanent role. The company offers health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, and paid time off and holidays to support your well-being and work-life balance. You will have opportunities for career growth and development, with structured training and the chance to build long-term skills in a production environment.
Work Environment
This position follows a day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with two breaks during the shift. Employees are expected to arrive a few minutes early for a mandatory 7:00 AM meeting at the start of each workday. The first three weeks involve heavy training, including shadowing experienced team members and observing production processes, with the pace adjusted based on how quickly you learn the job. The role takes place in a manufacturing and production environment working around machinery, foam products, and general labor tasks, where you will stand for most of the shift and may lift up to 50 lbs as needed. The work setting is fast-paced and quota-driven, with a focus on safety, cleanliness, and organized work areas.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mansfield, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $20.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mansfield,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.

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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.

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