General Production Worker

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: General Production Worker
Job Description

The General Production Worker supports day-to-day manufacturing operations by loading and unloading materials, assisting with machine operation, and preparing finished products for shipment. This role plays a key part in maintaining smooth production flow, ensuring products are accurately packaged and labeled, and providing support to machine operators as needed in a fast-paced warehouse and production environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload product on and off production machines in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist with material blending as needed to support production requirements.
• Package finished products according to established standards and procedures.
• Label finished products accurately to ensure correct identification and traceability.
• Prepare products for shipping, including staging, organizing, and moving items in the warehouse.
• Support machine operators in running the production area, following instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Perform general production and warehouse duties as assigned to maintain workflow and cleanliness.
• Handle materials and equipment safely, including pushing reels, materials, or equipment weighing between 40 and 60 pounds as needed.
• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping guidelines while working on the production floor.
• Stand, bend, and stretch throughout 12-hour shifts to complete production and warehouse tasks.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and understand English to follow written instructions, labels, and safety information.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds of material and load it into receptacles on a regular basis.
• Ability to push reels, materials, or equipment weighing approximately 40 to 60 pounds as needed.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and stretch for the duration of 12-hour shifts.
• Comfort working in a general production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.
• Reliability and willingness to perform general labor and production tasks as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing, or warehouse operations is a plus.
• Machine operating experience is an advantage.
• Forklift experience is a plus and may support shipping and material handling activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operators, supervisors, and team members in a production setting.
• Strong attention to detail when packaging, labeling, and preparing products for shipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that values a close-knit, family-like atmosphere and maintains an open-door policy with supervisors, encouraging communication and feedback. The organization places strong emphasis on culture and actively collects employee feedback once a year to continuously improve the work environment. Flexible time off supports work-life balance, and upon becoming a permanent employee, you receive health and dental benefits as well as a 4% 401(k) match starting on day one. The company also invests in team connection and appreciation through company-paid lunches, events, and holiday luncheons that include families.

Work Environment

This role is based in a production and warehouse environment with 12-hour overnight shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The work involves frequent standing, bending, stretching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and pushing materials or equipment weighing 40 to 60 pounds. You will work around production machinery and warehouse equipment while supporting shipping and general labor activities. Performance is evaluated after six months, with the opportunity for a pay increase based on the evaluation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pawcatuck, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Pawcatuck,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.