Production Worker

Job Title: Production Worker

Job Description

This role supports both production and warehouse operations by assembling and packaging products, performing quality checks, and handling material movement using powered equipment. You will work at an individual workstation or in a warehouse setting to kit products, complete documentation using tablets and RF scanners, and safely operate material handling equipment to load, unload, and move goods.

Responsibilities

• Bag and assemble kits of product containing vials according to established procedures and work orders.
• Perform quality checks on products and packaging to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Complete work orders and related documentation accurately and on time.
• Assemble boxes and pack products securely for shipment or storage.
• Use a tablet and RF scanner to perform data entry, scan documents, and update inventory or order information.
• Work at an individual table or bench to kit orders efficiently and maintain an organized workstation.
• Operate a stand-up forklift while properly harnessed to move product in and out of racking.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently, following all material handling procedures.
• Lift items up to 50 pounds as needed to support production and warehouse activities.
• Use packing machines, palletizers, and automated tape machines to prepare products for shipping.
• Perform picking and packing duties using electric pallet jacks and other warehouse tools.
• Engage in physical activities such as balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling as required by daily tasks.
• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Essential Skills

• Experience with RF scanners for inventory, picking, or shipping tasks.
• Assembly experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Warehouse or forklift experience, including operating stand-up forklifts.
• Ability to use tablets or similar devices for data entry and document scanning.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Comfort working at heights when operating stand-up forklifts in racking.
• Ability to perform picking and packing tasks using electric pallet jacks.
• Strong attention to detail to perform accurate quality checks and complete work orders.
• Willingness and physical ability to perform activities such as balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production, inventory, assembly, packing, picking, or shipping operations.
• Experience with packaging processes, including use of packing machines and palletizers.
• Familiarity with pallet jacks and other material handling equipment.
• Comfort working independently at a bench or table while meeting productivity and quality expectations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a smaller, close-knit team in a clean, climate-controlled, and laid-back environment where it is easier to know your coworkers and contribute directly to daily operations. The facility offers a comfortable, well-maintained workspace and consistent weekday schedules that support work-life balance.

Work Environment

The role is based in a smaller facility with roughly 40 or more employees, offering a clean, climate-controlled, and well-organized setting. Production team members typically sit at their own table or bench while kitting orders and using tablets and RF scanners for data entry. Warehouse team members work in racking areas and on the dock, operating stand-up forklifts (with harnesses), electric pallet jacks, packing machines, palletizers, and automated tape machines. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, with production shifts from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (employee choice), and warehouse shifts from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The environment is described as a nice facility with a laid-back atmosphere, while still maintaining a focus on safety, organization, and productivity.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockwood, TN.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Rockwood,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.