Job Title: Production Associate
Job Description

We manufacture plastic containers primarily for the automotive industry. This position involves cleaning and assembling containers once they come off the production line. Responsibilities include removing flash from parts, inserting rods for hinges, checking doors and hinges for proper functionality, and stacking containers on pallets for material handlers. The role also entails inspecting products, preparing them for assembly or shipment, recording scrap, cleaning and trimming components, and performing any required customer-added processes.

ResponsibilitiesRemove product from the machine and inspect it.Prepare products for assembly or shipment.Record scrap and place it in identified locations.Clean and trim components using tools such as scrapers, chisels, and bottle openers.Assemble components into finished parts using a hammer.Perform any required customer-added processes.Stack parts according to product guidelines and quality standards.Check product guidelines, option sheets, and special work instructions for correct assembly, cleaning, and packaging.Ensure the quality of finished components and parts.Train new employees as needed.Refer to the 1st piece sample part for a visual representation of the correct finished product.Maintain general housekeeping.Essential SkillsExperience in production, assembly, general production, inspection, and machine operation.Ability to use hand tools such as scrapers, chisels, and hammers.Experience with forklift operation and warehouse tasks.Strong attention to detail and quality standards.Ability to perform repetitive tasks and maintain focus.Additional Skills & QualificationsManufacturing experience is strongly preferred.Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a physically demanding environment.Strong soft skills such as ambition, eagerness, and a positive personality.Willingness to perform the tasks required for the role while being open to promotion opportunities.Why Work Here?

Our company is committed to employee progression and offers a clear career path from production roles to leadership, maintenance, forklift, and setup positions. We provide a $1 raise upon full-time hire and an additional $0.50 raise after 30 days. Our company values promoting from within and offers programs to teach leadership skills, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented culture.

Work Environment

The work environment is very clean but can get hot as the floor is not temperature controlled. We primarily use injection molding machines and have good airflow. The dress code includes t-shirts, hoodies without strings, sweatshirts, sleeveless tops (not tank tops), jeans, shorts, cargo pants, basketball shorts, and sweatpants. Closed-toe rubber-soled shoes are required. Jewelry is not allowed, and tattoos and hair color are fine as long as they are not offensive.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, Kentucky.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00

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\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,KY.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 27, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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