Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate / Packaging Associate

Job Description

You will be instrumental in assembling boxes and packing final items for shipment. You will work in an assembly line format, standing shoulder to shoulder with colleagues for 12-hour shifts, ensuring the smooth operation of the production line.

Responsibilities

• Manually assemble boxes and pack products for shipment.
• Perform all positions involved in the production line process.
• Comply with quality standards and report any issues or failures.
• Maintain constant flow of the line to avoid unplanned downtimes.
• Achieve standard hourly production results.
• Support changeovers, quality inspections, and machine cleaning.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years in production or manufacturing roles.
• Experience with assembly line and repetitive tasks.
• Ability to stand for 8-12 hour shifts.
• Knowledge of quality inspection and quality standards.
• Experience in material handling, labeling, and warehouse packing.
• Quality control, quality assurance, and inventory management skills.

Work Environment

Climate Controlled Environment

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colonial Heights, VA.

The pay range for this position is $19.15 - $19.15/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Colonial Heights,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 14, 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.