General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker serves as an entry-level role within the plant and supports daily operations by cleaning and filling machines, loading and unloading materials, and maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. This position involves working at heights, performing physically demanding tasks, and contributing to efficient production and logistics activities.

Shift: Rotating Days and Nights

Pay: 17.46/hr

Responsibilities

• Clean and fill production machines to support continuous and efficient operation.
• Load and unload railroad cars with products and materials in a safe and timely manner.
• Handle and load 22-pound bags of peanuts repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Perform general production and general labor tasks, including operating equipment as assigned.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and other vehicles as part of daily operations.
• Carry out sanitation and housekeeping duties around the facility to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Work in and around confined spaces and at heights, including on rail cars, stairs, and elevated areas within the facility.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment at all times.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers and supervisors to coordinate tasks and ensure safe operations.
• Support manual labor tasks such as dumping trucks, filling bags, and other physically intensive activities as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least 6+ months of production experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate in a general production or general labor role, including basic equipment operation.
• Previous forklift or front-end loader experience preferred, ideally 6+ months.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to follow instructions and communicate clearly with other employees.
• Capability to perform basic math as needed for production tasks.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time while performing job duties.
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces and at heights without fear.
• Ability to regularly lift 50+ pounds throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in hot environments and in varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Strong commitment to following safety rules and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts, front-end loaders, or similar industrial equipment.
• Experience in loading and unloading trucks, rail cars, or similar logistics tasks.
• Previous experience in sanitation, housekeeping, or facility cleaning within a production environment.
• Demonstrated reliability and consistency in physically demanding roles.
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks and work areas throughout a large facility.

Why Work Here?

The organization promotes a strong culture of internal growth, offering the opportunity to be brought on directly after a short initial period and consistently promoting from within. Team members benefit from overtime opportunities and a stable environment where long-term employees have advanced into higher-level positions. Safety is a core value, and the company prioritizes creating a secure and supportive workplace for all employees.

Work Environment

This role involves working both inside and outside the plant, with most time spent outdoors. The production area is consistently hot, and work continues in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, and inclement weather. The position is physically demanding and includes manual labor such as dumping trucks, filling 22-pound bags of peanuts, and performing housekeeping tasks. Employees work throughout a large facility, including climbing stairs, working on rail cars, and operating at heights. The dress code requires jeans and a work-appropriate shirt, with no shorts or sleeveless shirts allowed. Steel-toed boots are required and must be provided by the employee. The company supplies other personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, and ear plugs. The culture is highly safety-oriented, and employees are expected to follow all safety guidelines and procedures at all times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dawson, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.46 - $17.46/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 Dawson,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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.