General Production

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

This role involves working on a busy production floor to support the manufacturing of various sizes and shapes of drainage products. You will handle materials throughout the production process, perform quality checks, and ensure products meet established standards. The position requires standing for extended periods, frequent heavy lifting, and working in both indoor plant and outdoor environments across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work on the production floor to support the manufacturing of drainage products in various sizes and shapes.
• Handle materials throughout the production process, including loading, moving, and staging parts and materials.
• Perform material inspections on pipes and other products after they have completed the production process to ensure quality standards are met.
• Use a tape measure accurately to verify product dimensions and confirm they meet specified measurements.
• Conduct visual and manual inspections to identify defects, inconsistencies, or quality issues in finished products.
• Shovel scrap material as needed, including working outside in the elements for extended periods.
• Lift, move, and position materials weighing up to 70 pounds safely and consistently throughout the shift.
• Use basic hand tools and power tools as required to support production, assembly, and material handling tasks.
• Follow established safety procedures and production guidelines while working in a manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with other team members on the production floor to maintain workflow and meet production targets.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including managing scrap and waste materials appropriately.
• Adapt to rotating and fixed shift schedules as assigned, including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift coverage.

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand on your feet for 10–12 hours per day.
• Previous manufacturing or production experience.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Comfort with heavy lifting, including handling materials up to 70 pounds.
• Experience using basic hand tools and power tools in a labor, manufacturing, or assembly environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in both indoor plant and outdoor environments.
• Willingness to work 2nd and 3rd shift as needed, including rotating schedules.
• Reliability and strong attendance in a production or labor-intensive role.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other team members and follow instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general labor, manufacturing, production, or assembly work.
• Experience working with scrap materials or performing cleanup and material handling tasks.
• Comfort working in varying weather conditions when assigned to outdoor tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality.
• No certifications required for this role.

Why Work Here?

You will join a busy manufacturing operation where your contributions directly support a critical production process. The environment offers steady, hands-on work with opportunities to build practical skills in material handling, quality inspection, and manufacturing operations. You can expect clear expectations, structured shifts, and the chance to work with a supportive team focused on reliability, safety, and quality.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing setting that includes both indoor plant work and outdoor tasks. You will work with drainage products and materials, using hand tools and power tools, and handling scrap. Some tasks require shoveling scrap outside in the elements for up to eight hours a day. The work involves prolonged standing, frequent heavy lifting up to 70 pounds, and consistent physical activity. Shifts include 1st shift (for some assignments, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for 2–3 weeks), as well as production needs on 1st shift (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. rotating), 2nd shift (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Monday–Friday), and 3rd shift (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. rotating or 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.). The dress code is typical for a production environment, requiring practical attire suitable for physical work, outdoor exposure, and safe use of tools and equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eagle Grove, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Eagle Grove,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.