General Production Worker

Job Title: Assembly Operator / Plastic Operator

Job Description

The Assembly Operator / Plastic Operator operates production machinery and related equipment to support manufacturing processes in an assembly or plastic molding environment. You ensure products are produced efficiently, safely, and in accordance with established quality and food safety standards while supporting smooth material flow and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor assembly or plastic molding machines and related equipment to meet production, safety, and quality standards.

• Follow established procedures for machine startup, operation, shutdown, and basic troubleshooting, including responding to alarms and restarting machines as needed.

• Perform quality inspections using visual checks, gauges, fixtures, and scales to verify products meet specifications.

• Handle materials throughout the production process, including staging raw materials, tracking work-in-process, and managing finished goods.

• Package products by folding, taping, labeling cartons, and palletizing according to specified requirements and standards.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company procedures and food safety (SQF) standards.

• Communicate equipment issues, malfunctions, or maintenance needs promptly to supervisors and team members.

• Use barcode scanners to accurately track materials, production activity, and inventory movement.

• Rework or sort defective or rejected products to ensure only conforming products move forward in the process.

• Collaborate with team members in a production environment to meet output goals and support continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production, general production, or manufacturing environments.

• Hands-on experience operating machinery, including assembly equipment or plastic injection molding machines.

• Ability to follow standard operating procedures for machine startup, operation, shutdown, and basic troubleshooting.

• Ability to perform visual and measurement-based inspections using gauges, fixtures, and scales.

• Experience with packaging tasks such as folding, taping, labeling, and palletizing products.

• Ability to use barcode scanners to track materials and production activity.

• Strong attention to detail to identify defects, follow quality standards, and maintain accurate records.

• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area and follow safety and food safety (SQF) requirements.

• Effective communication skills to report equipment issues and collaborate with team members.

• Comfort working around machinery and in a team-oriented production setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in plastic injection molding operations.

• Previous experience in food-related or SQF-regulated manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with rework processes and sorting of defective or rejected products.

• Comfort using basic hand tools, fixtures, and measuring devices in a production setting.

• Willingness to adhere strictly to dress code and personal protective equipment requirements.

Why Work Here?

The company offers competitive benefits and recognizes employees with meaningful incentives and appreciation events. You can earn pay increases over time, including a raise when you transition to a permanent role and additional quarterly raise opportunities based on performance and behavior. The organization values its workforce and regularly hosts employee cookouts and meals, giveaways, gift cards, and other appreciation activities, fostering a supportive and engaging culture.

Work Environment

You work in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing setting around production machinery and moderate noise levels, with appropriate personal protective equipment provided. The environment is team-oriented and focused on consistent production output and food safety standards. There is a defined dress code: no jewelry, and all face and body piercings must be removed. Fake fingernails and fake eyelashes are not allowed and must be removed before work. All personnel must wear hair nets, beard nets (if applicable), safety glasses, and ear plugs, which are supplied on-site. The facility emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and adherence to these standards throughout each shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fenton, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/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 Fenton,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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.