General Production Worker

Job Title: Production Worker
Job Description

This role involves working on a fast-paced production line to load, unload, assemble, and inspect parts while maintaining quality and efficiency. You will handle materials, perform basic inventory tasks, and prepare finished products for shipment, contributing directly to a high-volume manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload parts from the production line while maintaining a steady workflow.
• Inspect parts for defects and ensure each item meets quality specifications.
• Assemble parts according to detailed specifications using hand tools while keeping up with the speed of the moving production line.
• Perform inventory audits and reconcile daily electronic transactions using provided systems and tools.
• Identify defective parts, clearly mark them for rework, and place them in designated rework areas.
• Place all finished parts into appropriate shipping racks for delivery to customers.
• Operate material handling equipment, such as sit-down forklifts, to move materials and finished goods as needed.
• Use RF scanners to track materials, inventory, and completed products accurately.
• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Work overtime as needed to support production demands and meet customer deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Experience with material handling in a production or warehouse environment.
• Experience working on an assembly line or in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively for basic assembly tasks.
• Ability to use RF scanners for tracking inventory and materials.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift or willingness to learn with appropriate training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during the shift.
• Ability to work overtime when required to meet production needs.
• Strong attention to detail to identify defective parts and maintain quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a large team in a high-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping and receiving or logistics is a plus.
• Prior experience using electronic inventory systems is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a large facility with many employees and multiple shifts.
• Strong reliability and punctuality, with the ability to maintain consistent attendance.
• Willingness to work any of the available shifts, including 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, established organization that offers significant opportunities for growth and advancement. Once hired on permanently, you can access strong benefits and long-term stability. The company actively invests in creating a positive, family-like atmosphere by organizing employee events such as cookouts and holiday celebrations, fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the workforce.

Work Environment

You will work in a large, high-paced production facility with approximately 1,500 employees on site. The environment is busy and collaborative, with many team members working together across multiple shifts to meet production goals. The facility is moderately climate controlled, so conditions are more comfortable than outdoor temperatures but may still vary with the seasons. Shifts include 1st shift (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), 2nd shift (typically 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.), and 3rd shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.), with the 3rd shift schedule running Sunday through Thursday nights. You will use equipment such as hand tools, RF scanners, and sit-down forklifts, and you will be expected to follow all safety procedures and maintain appropriate work attire suitable for a manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.41 - $18.91/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 Nashville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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.