Production Associate

**Job Title: Production Associate, 2nd and 3rd shift** **Job Description** As a Production Associate, you will perform various tasks on the production floor, ensuring that all duties are completed safely and efficiently. You will operate industrial sewing equipment and machinery to cut tarps to the appropriate size, set up and adjust machinery between runs, and perform quality checks on finished products, including inspecting color, size, measurements, and defects. Additionally, you will oversee multiple production lines and maintain a clean and organized work area throughout your shift. **Responsibilities** + Operate industrial sewing equipment and machinery to cut tarps to appropriate size. + Set up and make changes to machinery in-between runs as required. + Perform quality checks on finished colors and tarps, inspecting for color, size, measurements, and defects. + Operate and oversee multiple production lines as required. + Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift. **Essential Skills** + Comfortable working on feet in a fast-paced environment. + Ability to read a tape measure and use hand and power tools. + Proficient in performing basic tasks on a computer. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. + Must be able to read a tape measure and complete basic shop math. + Ability to multi-task and work independently. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous manufacturing experience is a plus but not required. + Experience in packaging, assembly, inspection, and packing. + Familiarity with using forklifts and CNC machinery. **Why Work Here?** Join a family-owned company that values its employees, celebrating holidays and special occasions with food and an Associate Appreciation Day. Enjoy 9 paid holidays and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vision, medical, and dental coverage. Benefit from an employee boot voucher program and tuition reimbursement for further education and career advancement. Additionally, earn yearly and quarterly bonuses based on production performance. **Work Environment** Work in a non-climate-controlled facility with around 125 employees. Safety is a priority, with monthly training to ensure everyone is protected. All positions are currently available on the 2nd and 3rd shifts. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wooster, OH. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.25 - $19.25/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 Wooster,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2025. **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.