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Aerotek General Production Worker in Tolleson, Arizona
Job Title: General Production Worker
Job Description
The General Production Worker supports the shipping department by measuring, assembling, and preparing customized crates and frames for shipment in a light industrial, climate-controlled manufacturing environment. This role involves frequent use of basic hand and power tools, careful measurement for accuracy, and maintaining a clean and organized work area while contributing to overall production and shipping operations.
Responsibilities
Assist the shipping department with daily production and shipping activities.
Measure materials accurately using a tape measure to build customized crates and frames for shipment.
Assemble crates, frames, and related components according to specifications and quality standards.
Use basic hand tools and power tools safely and effectively during assembly and packaging tasks.
Package products securely to ensure safe transportation and delivery.
Inspect and double-check framing and assembly work to verify accuracy and quality.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
Follow established manufacturing, production, and shipping procedures and guidelines.
Perform general labor tasks as needed to support overall production operations.
Carry out other duties within the department as assigned by leadership.
Essential Skills
Ability to stand for an 8–10 hour shift in a light industrial environment.
Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
Willingness and ability to use basic hand tools and power tools safely.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to double check framing and assembly work.
Capability to perform general labor, production, and manufacturing tasks.
Reliability and consistency in following instructions and established procedures.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Entry-level role suitable for individuals seeking to gain experience in manufacturing, production, or general labor.
Experience with assembly work in a manufacturing or production setting is helpful but not required.
Familiarity with packing and packaging processes is an advantage.
Comfort working with hand and power tools in a production environment.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a shipping and manufacturing operation.
Why Work Here?
You will work in a stable, climate-controlled manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are highly valued. The schedule offers consistent daytime hours during the week, supporting work-life balance while providing the opportunity to learn valuable production and assembly skills. This role offers a solid entry point into industrial manufacturing, with the chance to build hands-on experience using tools and working within a structured, supportive operation.
Work Environment
The facility manufactures industrial-sized ladders and mezzanines for manufacturing and distribution companies and operates as a light industrial/manufacturing environment that is climate controlled. The role is performed on-site and requires standing for most of the shift while working with basic hand tools, power tools, measuring tapes, and packaging materials. The standard schedule is 1st shift, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with additional hours on Friday from 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as needed. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and organization, with employees expected to maintain an orderly work area and follow all facility guidelines.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tolleson, AZ.
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 Tolleson,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.