General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker sets up, operates, and monitors folding and related production equipment to ensure printed materials are processed accurately and efficiently. This role focuses on preparing jobs according to specifications, maintaining consistent quality, and following all standard operating procedures and safety guidelines within a climate-controlled production environment.

Responsibilities

• Determine the required type of fold for each job based on current production specifications.

• Determine and print all paperwork needed for each job type, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.

• Follow all established procedures and standard operating processes for each production run.

• Select appropriate folding sections to be used for each job.

• Insert correct folding gates and blanks to achieve the required fold.

• Source and stage printed materials for folding according to job requirements.

• Set up the feeder to properly fit and feed sheets into the folding equipment.

• Adjust and set rollers to ensure smooth and accurate material movement.

• Set fold gates to maintain correct fold quality, alignment, and size.

• Install and adjust slitters or scorers when needed to complete the fold according to specifications.

• Obtain quality assurance sign-off for each job before and during production as required.

• Constantly monitor the quality, size, and consistency of finished leaflets during the job run.

• Box folded products for further application or shipping, depending on the next stage of the process.

• Comply with all departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), employee handbook policies, attendance expectations, and safety rules and standards.

• Work overtime as needed to complete tasks and meet production schedules.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support production operations.

Essential Skills

• Ability to count and measure accurately to meet production and quality requirements.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure folds, sizes, and finished products meet specifications.

• Ability to work independently as a self-starter, managing tasks with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with others in a production environment.

• Ability to follow written, oral, and verbal directions from supervisors and team members.

• Ability to respond to questions from supervisors, team members, and customers in a clear and professional manner.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures related to printing and production processes.

• Ability to use a computer to navigate through and understand job specifications and related documentation.

• Comfort working with production equipment, including machine operation, packing, packaging, inspection, and use of hand tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of printing production processes is a plus.

• Experience with gluing systems and glue detection systems is a plus.

• Experience setting up sensors, scanners, and vision systems is a plus.

• Packaging experience in the pharmaceutical or food packaging industry is a plus.

• General production, packaging, packing, inspection, machine operation, or similar roles is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a family-like culture that values teamwork, support, and mutual respect. The facility operates in a climate-controlled environment, promoting comfort and consistency throughout the year. The organization maintains a broad global footprint with numerous locations worldwide, offering stability and the potential for long-term growth and development within a well-established company.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a humidified, climate-controlled warehouse environment maintained in accordance with government regulations. While performing duties, employees are regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and print chemicals typical of a printing production setting, and are frequently around moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate, and employees work with various production machines, folding equipment, and related tools under established safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Charles, 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Charles,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.