General Laborer

Job Title: Production Operator
Job Description

This role operates production equipment in a manufacturing environment, handling materials, monitoring processes, and completing documentation to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent output. You will work on a 12-hour rotating shift, perform physically demanding tasks, and follow strict safety and quality procedures while collaborating closely with your team.

Responsibilities

• Observe all safety rules at all times and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report all safety incidents, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Weigh and grade powder accurately according to production requirements.
• Load and unload mills safely and efficiently.
• Use hand tools to remove and tighten 16–20 bolts as part of equipment setup and maintenance tasks.
• Lift and position hoppers as needed for production operations.
• Use chains and related equipment to secure and move components safely.
• Bring hoppers down, add solvent, and tighten them back up following established procedures.
• Calculate processing times and record production numbers from progress data.
• Operate a tugger machine as needed to move materials or equipment.
• Unload mills and transfer material into feed tanks.
• Discharge slurry into tubs, including using hand drills, climbing ladders, and pushing tubs to mills.
• Connect hoses and other attachments required for slurry transfer and discharge.
• Perform routine checks before discharging material to ensure quality and safety.
• Transport tubs to cleaning areas and clean them using a pressure washer.
• Apply basic math skills to measurements, counts, and production calculations.
• Complete all required paperwork and production records accurately and legibly.
• Work effectively with team members to meet production goals and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervision to support production operations.

Essential Skills

• Ability to follow safety rules and consistently wear required PPE.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Record-keeping skills with the ability to complete forms and production documentation accurately.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience using hand tools, including removing and tightening multiple bolts.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate equipment such as mills, hoppers, tuggers, and pressure washers.
• Good eye-hand coordination with well-coordinated physical movements.
• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write sufficiently to follow instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general labor, construction, production, carpentry, or similar physically demanding roles.
• Comfort using power tools and a variety of hand tools in a production or construction environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive lifting, pushing, and pulling tasks.
• Strong reliability and willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and perform other related duties as assigned.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable manufacturing operation that values safety, teamwork, and reliability. The role offers consistent full-time hours on a structured shift schedule, including paid lunch breaks and access to on-site facilities. You will build hands-on industrial skills in a supportive team environment where your attention to safety and strong work ethic are recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing facility operating 12-hour rotating shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with work scheduled every other weekend. The environment includes moderate dust and requires regular use of PPE. You will stand for long periods, climb 4-foot ladders, and perform frequent pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, lifting, stooping, and walking. You must be able to lift up to 33 pounds and handle physically demanding tasks throughout the shift. Work involves using mills, hoppers, chains, tuggers, hand drills, pressure washers, and various hand and power tools. Employees remain on-site during paid lunch breaks, with access to a break room equipped with a refrigerator and microwave. Appropriate work attire is required to support safe and efficient operation in an industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gurley, AL.

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 Gurley,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 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.