Job Information
Aerotek General Production Worker in Spanaway, Washington
Job Title: General Production Worker
Job Description
As a General Production Worker, you will be responsible for moving veneer (thin sheets of wood) down the belt and palletizing the product. You will also need to visually inspect the veneer for errors. This role requires stamina to keep up with the fast-paced environment. No prior experience is necessary, but you must be capable of handling the physical demands of the job.
Responsibilities
Move veneer down the belt.
Palletize the product.
Visually inspect veneer for errors.
Maintain a upper level of stamina level to keep up with the fast-paced work environment.
Essential Skills
Ability to speak and read English.
Stamina and physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
Good attitude and reliable attendance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in general labor or production work is a plus.
Forklift operation experience is beneficial.
Machine operation experience is an advantage.
Why Work Here?
We offer performance-based bonuses and competitive wages. Our benefits include two medical plan options through Premera, with a base plan that is free for the employee and a buy-up plan partially covered by the employee. We also offer partial premium coverage for spouses and children, and vision coverage under the medical plan. Additionally, there are two dental options with minor premiums. Paid holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Work Environment
The work environment involves manufacturing wood products and can be loud, dirty, cold, or hot. The schedule is a swing shift from Monday to Thursday, 4 pm to 2:30 am (with the first days starting at 3 pm). There is a possibility of switching to a Monday to Friday schedule depending on production needs. Please note that the plant may shut down for two weeks from November 1 to November 18.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spanaway, Washington.
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.