General Production Worker

Job Description

This role involves safely operating forklifts and other material handling equipment in a manufacturing environment while supporting production by loading, unloading, and processing materials. You will work with heat-treating and washing equipment, and help maintain a clean, efficient, and safe plant.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing equipment such as washers, hardening furnaces, annealing furnaces, and other related machinery according to established procedures.
• Set up and support production processes by preparing equipment, materials, and workstations as needed.
• Load and unload parts and scrap into machines safely and efficiently.
• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and hand trucks to move materials, stage product, and position materials at workstations.
• Handle materials throughout the facility, including picking, loading, and moving product to designated locations.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating sit-down or stand-up forklifts in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Some manufacturing experience, including material handling or machine operation.
• Basic experience with machine operation, including loading, unloading, and monitoring equipment.
• Comfort working around furnaces, washers, and other heat-treating or processing equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience with both sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Experience in picking, loading, and general warehouse or plant material handling.
• Experience working with furnaces, washers, or similar industrial equipment.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from excellent benefits and a very stable work environment with a history of no layoffs. The company produces products that support the US military and is recognized as the largest manufacturer in the county, offering pride and purpose in the work. Team members receive on-the-job training, attendance incentives, and referral bonuses, including extra PTO days and quarterly attendance bonus payouts.

Work Environment

The role typically operates on 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.) or 3rd shift (Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Antigo, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.09 - $22.50/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 Antigo,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 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.

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.