Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Associate Night Shift ($18.70/hr.)

Job Description

This role focuses on supporting high-volume, automated production operations on the night shift. You will handle loading and packaging plastic parts, moving materials with pallet jacks, and maintaining a clean, organized work area while following all safety and quality standards. The position requires consistent physical activity over a 12-hour shift and offers strong potential to transition to permanent employment with an immediate pay increase and long-term growth opportunities. We are looking for someone to interview and start as soon as possible. We offer weekly pay with overtime paying time and a half. Apply Today!

7pm-7am Shift

SHIFTS:

3 DAYS ON

2 DAYS OFF

2 DAYS ON

3 DAYS OFF

Responsibilities

• Load plastic parts into boxes on skids and fill skids according to production requirements.
• Use a pallet jack to move skids and materials safely throughout the facility.
• Work as an active member of a production team that includes technical operators and technicians.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures, including proper use of required personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Lift up to 30 pounds intermittently over a 12-hour shift while performing production and material handling tasks.
• Spend the majority of the shift walking and standing to support production operations.
• Pull production racks and gather samples of seals for inspection and quality checks.
• Dump plastic seals into production boxes and visually inspect parts while loading.
• Transfer full bags of plastic parts into shipping cartons and clearly identify cavities by writing information on shipping carton labels.
• Move full skids to the shipping area and stretch-wrap pallets after inspection paperwork is completed and cartons are stamped with lot numbers.
• Restock supplies for the next shift, including mesh bags, boxes, plastic bags, pallets, and other materials as needed.
• Replace cardboard boxes and other packaging materials on carts, ensuring that any items used are replenished.
• Pick up plastic parts from the floor at the end of every shift to maintain cleanliness and prevent safety hazards.
• Dust and clean equipment when needed to support proper operation and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure the plant and your work area are clean, organized, and compliant with cleanliness standards at the end of each shift.
• Empty garbage cans and dispose of waste materials appropriately.
• Maintain an orderly work area and follow established organizational standards throughout the shift.
• Support general production, packaging, assembly, and material handling activities as needed, including work on packaging and production lines.
• Operate pallet jacks and, where applicable, work alongside forklift and warehouse personnel in material movement activities.

Essential Skills

• Previous manufacturing experience is required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds intermittently over a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to stand and remain on your feet for a full 12-hour shift.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in general production or warehouse environments.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and consistently use required PPE, including safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume, automated production environment.
• Basic familiarity with loading and unloading materials, packaging, and assembly tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pallet jack experience is a strong plus.
• Packaging or visual inspection experience is preferred.
• Experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or production line work is beneficial.
• Exposure to packaging lines, assembly lines, or similar manufacturing processes is advantageous.
• Forklift experience is helpful for collaborating with material handling and warehouse teams.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision while meeting production and quality expectations.
• Willingness to learn and accept training and coaching in a hands-on environment.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a clear path from contract to permanent employment, with many team members being hired on before six months and receiving an immediate raise upon conversion. The schedule provides every other weekend off plus days off during the week, supporting a strong work-life balance and family-friendly flexibility. The environment is small, clean, and laid-back, with one-on-one training and supportive leadership that values giving people a chance, even if they have limited experience. Employees benefit from excellent tenure among the team, stability with no history of layoffs, and room for growth within a well-established organization operating in numerous locations worldwide. You are trusted to do your job without being micromanaged and are not tied to a single machine, giving you autonomy and variety in your work.

Work Environment

The role is on the night shift, operating on a 12-hour schedule from approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The shift pattern follows a rotating structure with three days off, two days on, and three days off, across four shift groups (yellow days, yellow nights, green days, green nights). The facility is clean, well-lit, organized, and highly automated, producing approximately 500,000 battery caps per day on 36 machines running 24/7. You will work in a production environment that emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork, using equipment such as pallet jacks and working around packaging and production lines. The atmosphere is laid-back yet professional, with long-tenured staff and a strong focus on maintaining a stable, supportive workplace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garrettsville, OH.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $18.70/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Garrettsville, OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Garrettsville,OH.

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.