General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

1st Shift: 6:30 am - 7:00 pm

3rd Shift: 6:30 pm - 7:00 am

Payrate: $18-$19 an hour paid weekly!

Job Description

The General Production Worker is responsible for inspecting products for quality, packaging finished goods, and supporting smooth production operations in a factory environment. This role collaborates closely with other team members to complete tasks efficiently, maintain quality standards, and ensure a clean and organized work area. The position may also assist with training new employees, working alongside machine operators, cleaning equipment, and performing additional duties as needed to support overall production goals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products using visual inspection techniques to ensure they meet established quality standards and specifications.
• Perform quality control checks throughout the production process and promptly report any defects or inconsistencies.
• Package finished products accurately and securely to meet production and shipping requirements.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently, including moving, organizing, and staging items for production or packaging.
• Assist with basic assembly tasks as needed to support production workflows.
• Use tools such as tape measures or other measuring devices to verify product dimensions and conformity.
• Work closely with machine operators to support production runs, including monitoring product flow and quality.
• Help train new employees by demonstrating proper inspection, packaging, material handling, and safety procedures.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas to support safe, efficient, and hygienic operations.
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures, including proper lifting techniques and awareness of noise and environmental conditions.
• Maintain consistent productivity and accuracy while performing repetitive motions and standing for extended periods.
• Adapt to changing tasks and priorities as needed to meet production schedules and performance targets.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing visual inspection of products to identify defects and verify quality.
• Ability to handle materials safely, including lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency in basic packaging and assembly tasks in a light industrial or factory setting.
• Ability to use a tape measure and other basic tools to confirm product dimensions and specifications.
• Capacity to perform repetitive motions of the limbs while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Physical ability to bend, twist, squat, and reach throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in an excessively noisy environment with appropriate safety awareness.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time on the plant floor.
• Willingness to work in a non-climate-controlled environment that may involve exposure to excessive heat, excessive cold, or inclement weather.
• Reliability in following established procedures, safety guidelines, and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in light industrial, manufacturing, or factory work is beneficial.
• Product Inspector, Material Handler, or Assembly Worker is an advantage.
• Familiarity with quality control processes and documentation is helpful.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented production environment.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new tasks and support cross-training initiatives.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a structured shift schedule that provides regular time off, including every other weekend with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. The environment supports teamwork and collaboration, with opportunities to learn a variety of production, inspection, and material handling tasks. The role offers stable, consistent work in a light industrial setting, and shift differentials recognize employees who support day and night operations.

Work Environment

This position operates solely in a factory setting within a light industrial environment. Work is performed on the plant floor, which is non-climate-controlled and may involve exposure to excessive heat, excessive cold, or inclement weather conditions. The workplace is often noisy, and appropriate awareness of the environment is required. The role requires standing and walking for long periods, frequent bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and performing repetitive motions. Multiple shifts are available, including day and night options. A and C shifts run from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, while B and D shifts run from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM. One common schedule is 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM on a 2-on, 2-off, 3-on, 2-off, 2-on, 3-off rotation, providing every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) off. The work environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and consistent production within a light industrial factory setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dover, DE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Dover,DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.