General Production Worker

Job Title: Production Worker in Latrobe, PA

Job Description

This role involves working on a fast-paced production line to visually inspect, sort, tag, and package products in a large manufacturing facility. You will help ensure product quality by identifying defects, removing faulty items from the line, and preparing finished goods for shipment while following safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Stand on a conveyor line to visually inspect products as they move down the line and identify any defects or irregularities.
• Remove defective products from the line promptly to maintain quality standards and prevent defective items from reaching customers.
• Tag and label incoming and outgoing products accurately and place them in the correct area for shipping or further processing.
• Perform routine packaging and packing tasks, including boxing, wrapping, and preparing products for shipment according to specifications.
• Support general production activities such as assembly, general labor, and warehouse tasks as needed to meet production goals.
• Assist with manufacturing inspection activities by checking products and materials for quality and consistency.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including production lines, packaging stations, and warehouse zones.
• Follow all safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, hair and beard nets, hearing protection, and hard hats.
• Operate or assist with basic material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and support machine operators as needed, following training and safety procedures.
• Work scheduled shifts and be available for frequent overtime, including working 6–7 days per week, to support continuous production operations.
• Lift up to 25 pounds routinely and perform frequent standing, bending, and reaching throughout the shift.

Essential Skills

• Preferred 1 year of assembly line work experience.
• Preferred 1 year of manufacturing or production experience.
• Preferred 1 year of visual inspection experience in an assembly line or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand on your feet for 8 hours per day and perform repetitive tasks safely and consistently.
• Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds on a routine basis.
• Experience with general labor, warehouse work, or production work.
• Attention to detail and ability to quickly identify visual defects in products.
• Reliability and willingness to work 6–7 days per week, including overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to safety and quality procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in roles such as warehouse worker, general labor, inspection, assembly, general production, or packaging.
• Familiarity with visual inspection processes in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Exposure to warehouse inventory tasks and basic material handling.
• Experience with forklift operation, machine operation, machine operating, pallet jack use, or similar equipment is beneficial.
• Comfort working around large production machinery and conveyor systems.
• No specific certifications required for this role.
• No medical screening requirements listed for qualification.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a clear contract-to-hire path with strong potential for long-term stability and growth. You can benefit from meaningful pay increases within the first year and a half, providing tangible rewards for your commitment and performance. The frequent overtime available allows motivated individuals to significantly increase their earnings. You will work in a high-activity manufacturing environment where hard work is recognized and where you can build valuable experience in production, inspection, and warehouse operations.

Work Environment

You will work in a large manufacturing facility that operates multiple batch-making machines to produce high-volume products. The environment is fast-paced, with continuous production lines where line workers focus on detecting deficiencies, packaging, and labeling products. Shifts are structured as 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and the facility currently runs 6–7 days per week, so you should be open to working every day and performing regular overtime. The role requires standing for extended periods, frequent bending and lifting up to 25 pounds, and working near machinery, conveyors, and packaging equipment. Personal Protective Equipment is mandatory and includes steel-toed boots, safety glasses, hair and beard nets, hearing protection such as ear plugs, and a hard hat. The facility emphasizes safety, consistent processes, and teamwork to maintain quality and productivity.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Latrobe, PA.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.75/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 fully onsite position in Latrobe,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.