Production Assistant

Job Title: Production Assistant

Job Description

The Production Assistant supports manufacturing operations by keeping production lines supplied with materials, assisting with packaging and material movement, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. This role is critical to ensuring efficient production while consistently meeting quality, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.

Responsibilities

• Keep assigned production lines continuously supplied with boxes, separators, and other packaging materials to prevent interruptions.
• Assemble and tape boxes according to established quality standards, ensuring proper construction and secure sealing.
• Monitor and maintain tape machines, including checking water levels, temperature, and tape inventory to support uninterrupted operation.
• Remove unused materials during product changeovers and return them to designated storage areas in an organized manner.
• Communicate material needs clearly and promptly to forklift operators and other team members to avoid production delays.
• Stack completed boxes neatly on pallets, ensuring proper placement, stability, and clear label visibility.
• Transport completed baskets and bulk-pack materials to designated staging areas using a manual pallet jack.
• Inspect pallets for damage, correct improperly stacked pallets, and remove damaged pallets from production areas promptly.
• Restock separators and other production materials as needed to support ongoing production runs.
• Produce quality products by following GMP, food safety requirements, and company quality standards.
• Operate the baler as part of a rotating assignment, following safety and operating procedures.
• Monitor the baler during operation, identify issues, and safely clear baler jams when necessary.
• Collect scrap materials from the production floor and transport them to the baler area in an organized manner.
• Remove, stack, and band aluminum scrap bales onto pallets to prepare them for further handling.
• Clean scrap accumulation areas regularly and assist with end-of-shift cleanup activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and clutter-free work area throughout the shift.
• Remove cardboard, banding, used material cores, and other waste materials from production areas and dispose of them appropriately.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties across the production facility to support safe and efficient operations.
• Keep walkways and work areas clear to minimize hazards and support smooth material flow.
• Follow all required personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines and safety procedures at all times.
• Adhere to environmental health and safety policies and report safety concerns promptly.
• Comply with all company quality, GMP, and food safety standards during every task.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced production environment, meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately and work independently when needed.
• Perform repetitive tasks while maintaining focus on product quality and defect identification.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills sufficient to understand work instructions and production documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify product defects and ensure packaging quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of an 8-hour shift.
• Frequent ability to bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 10 lbs frequently, 1120 lbs regularly, and up to 50 lbs occasionally or regularly as required.
• Ability to operate a manual pallet jack safely.
• Comfort working around moving machinery and production equipment.
• Ability to work in environments with dust, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Commitment to following safety procedures, PPE requirements, and GMP and food safety standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior manufacturing, production, packaging, or warehouse experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with packing, general labor, and production support tasks is beneficial.
• Previous experience in packaging and quality inspection is an advantage.
• Experience with order picking or similar material handling tasks is helpful.
• Strong work ethic and reliability, with a consistent focus on completing tasks safely and efficiently.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with production and warehouse staff.
• Safety-conscious approach, proactively identifying and reporting potential hazards.
• Ability to work independently when needed and take initiative to keep production running efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain quality standards while performing repetitive tasks.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the chance to be part of a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are highly valued. Employees benefit from clear procedures, structured responsibilities, and a culture that encourages reliability, initiative, and continuous improvement. The role provides hands-on experience in production operations, exposure to a variety of tasks, and the opportunity to grow skills in manufacturing, packaging, and material handling while contributing directly to efficient, high-quality output.

Work Environment

The role is based in a fast-paced manufacturing facility with moderate to high noise levels and frequent exposure to loud production equipment. Team members work around moving machinery and production equipment and may experience temperature fluctuations depending on the production area, as well as exposure to dust, fumes, and airborne particles. Safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are required based on the specific work area, and all employees must follow established safety and environmental health procedures. The position involves standing and walking for up to 8 hours per shift, frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds. Dress guidelines for packing tasks allow shorts, and steel-toe footwear is not required for packers, while adherence to safety-related attire expectations is necessary in all areas.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glasgow, MO.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glasgow, MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 25, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Glasgow,MO.

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.