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Aerotek Production Operator in Hopkinsville, Kentucky
? Now Hiring: Production Operator – 12‑Hour Rotating Shifts
Are you looking for a stable career with strong long‑term growth and a company that truly values its employees? We’re seeking dependable Production Operators to join our team and support a key manufacturing operation. This role offers hands‑on work, teamwork, and the opportunity to grow with a company known for exceptional employee retention.
?️ Job Overview
As a Production Operator, you’ll work in a 12‑hour rotating shift schedule, alternating between days and nights within the same month. You’ll handle product processing, packaging, and movement throughout the facility, ensuring accuracy, quality, and efficiency every step of the way.
This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy physical work, teamwork, and an industrial environment where no two days are the same.
? Responsibilities
Bag, palletize, and label products according to customer specifications
Vacuum bulk product from storage vessels into industrial bags
Sort and organize bags, pallets, and finished goods
Stage and securely wrap pallets for shipment
Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments
Perform quality checks on bags, containers, and pallets
Safely and efficiently operate forklifts
Support shipping and receiving functions as needed
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
? Why Work Here?
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance once hired full‑time
Paid time off and long‑term career opportunities
Extremely low turnover — many employees have 10+ years of tenure
Pay increases with tenure, reflecting loyalty and continued skill development
Uniforms available through a uniform service after the initial period
Strong team culture with small, collaborative crews
If you’re reliable, hardworking, and ready to join a company where people build long-term careers, we’d love to connect.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkinsville, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.09 - $20.09/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 Hopkinsville,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 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.