General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Location: Mitchell, SD

Pay: $20-22

Job Description

The General Production Worker operates powered industrial trucks, including forklifts and clamp trucks, to safely store finished product pallets in designated bay locations within the warehouse. This role ensures products coming from the sortation line meet storage requirements, accurately records inventory using a Radio Frequency (RF) scanning system, and maintains a clean and organized work area. The position also requires the flexibility to perform warehouse duties and relieve other warehouse staff during breaks, lunches, or absences.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and clamp trucks to move and store finished product pallets into designated bay locations in the warehouse.

• Align pallets accurately within assigned storage locations to maintain orderly and efficient warehouse organization.

• Ensure product from the sortation line meets all storage requirements and procedures before placement in bay locations.

• Use the Radio Frequency (RF) system to enter product information into the inventory control system by scanning barcodes.

• Maintain good housekeeping standards in assigned areas, including removing damaged cases, sweeping floors, and straightening pallets.

• Assist the stacker in maintaining cleanliness and organization at the sortation line.

• Perform the duties of a warehouse worker when required, including relieving warehouse staff for breaks, lunch periods, or covering absences.

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating powered industrial trucks and handling materials.

• Perform routine lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials as needed to support production and warehouse operations.

• Use various hand and electrical tools and equipment as required for production and finishing activities.

• Work with finishing machinery, such as gluer equipment, applying mechanical aptitude to support production needs.

• Communicate effectively in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, to follow instructions, complete documentation, and use electronic systems.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of recent experience operating powered industrial trucks, including forklifts.

• Ability to operate clamp forklifts and use RF scanners for inventory control and barcode scanning.

• Ability to climb in and out of a forklift frequently throughout the work shift, including stepping up into and down out of the cab.

• Ability to walk throughout shipping and receiving bays on primarily concrete surfaces.

• Ability to perform pushing and pulling activities as part of regular work duties.

• Ability to bend repeatedly throughout the work shift while handling materials and pallets.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, depending on changing job assignments.

• Ability to perform awkward and repetitive movements associated with material handling and production tasks.

• Ability to perform routine lifting up to 20 lbs and occasional team lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, carry up to 50 lbs, push, pull, reach, and handle materials safely.

• Near and far visual acuity sufficient for reading labels, barcodes, and operating machinery safely.

• Ability to read computer screens and other electronic devices used for inventory and production tracking.

• Ability to use various hand and electrical tools and equipment in a production environment.

• Ability to speak, read, and write English to follow procedures, complete documentation, and operate systems.

• Working knowledge of finishing machinery, including gluer equipment.

• Mechanical aptitude to understand and support basic operation of production and finishing equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working in inside production and warehouse conditions with seasonal temperature extremes, including heat up to approximately 100 degrees in the summer.

• Ability to work in areas with humidity and noise from production machinery, including wearing hearing protection in designated finishing areas.

• Willingness to follow established safety protocols and personal protective equipment requirements.

• Flexibility to work rotating 12-hour shifts and adapt to changing job assignments as needed.

• Reliability and attention to detail when handling inventory, scanning barcodes, and maintaining accurate records.

• Strong housekeeping habits and commitment to keeping work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a structured path for increased earnings and recognition based on performance. New hires receive a generous sign-on bonus, paid out in installments over their first year, and can earn pay increases and shift differentials once they transition to permanent status. Contractors who perform well may also receive raises while still on contract, reflecting a culture that values hard work, consistency, and contribution. The organization provides reimbursement for required safety footwear after hire and promotes a safe, clean, and smoke-free workplace focused on long-term stability and growth.

Work Environment

The role is based in an indoor production and warehouse setting with concrete floors, active machinery, and varying temperatures that can reach up to approximately 100 degrees in the summer, along with humidity and operational noise. Hearing protection is required in designated finishing areas. Team members work 12-hour rotating shifts on a 2-on, 2-off, 3-on schedule, with typical hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The environment involves regular standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and climbing into and out of forklifts. Use of various hand and electrical tools and finishing machinery, such as gluer equipment, is part of daily operations. Steel-toed boots are required starting on the first day of work, and the cost is reimbursed after hire. The facility maintains a smoke-free premises, and employees are expected to adhere to all safety, personal protective equipment, and housekeeping standards to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mitchell, SD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mitchell,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.