**Job Title: General Production Worker** **Job Description** We are seeking a diligent and safety-conscious General Production Worker to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing inventory, preparing shipments, and ensuring the proper handling of materials using various equipment. **Responsibilities** + Prioritize safety in all tasks. + Locate materials into the inventory racking system. + Retrieve materials according to work tickets, verifying location, size, alloy, quantities, and heat/lot. + Measure materials using calipers, micrometers, and tape measures. + Deliver materials to designated areas using a forklift, side loader, and overhead crane. + Record inventory discrepancies. + Construct standard and non-standard crates, skids, and boxes using powered hand tools. + Prepare orders for shipment using scales and strapping equipment, and apply appropriate shipping tags. + Verify shipped products against the order and conduct a last-piece inspection. + Stage orders in the appropriate shipping area and dispose of scrap. + Follow all established procedures and work instructions. **Essential Skills** + Experience in warehouse operations, forklift handling, shipping, and receiving. + Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines. + Experience performing physical labor in manufacturing, warehouse, construction, landscaping, or general labor settings. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Positive attitude and willingness to cross-train and take on any necessary tasks, including sweeping floors if needed. + Capability to lift 75lbs or more. **Why Work Here?** Once permanent, employees enjoy competitive wages and bonuses, including two bonus programs. We offer the best medical insurance coverage with low co-pays, deductibles, and weekly contributions. Additionally, our benefits package includes dental and vision insurance, employer-paid life and disability insurances, flexible spending and health saving accounts, and a 401(k) plan with 100% employer matching contributions. Amenities include free coffee, a full onsite gym with locker rooms, a billiard room, golf simulator, basketball court, and an outdoor patio and eating area. **Work Environment** Work in a fast-paced, clean facility that is extremely safety-oriented. Employees can dress in casual, comfortable clothes. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Southington, Connecticut. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.46 - $19.46 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 Meriden,CT. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024. **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.