**Job Title: General Production Worker** **Job Description** As a General Production Worker, you will play a crucial role in operating pallet jacks, banders, and stretch wrappers safely and efficiently. You will assist machine operators with machine setup, conduct and monitor pallet construction, and ensure quality output. Adherence to safety protocols is paramount, and collaboration with team members is essential for optimizing production processes. Maintaining a clean and organized work area and completing production logs accurately are key responsibilities. Participation in training sessions is encouraged to enhance skills and knowledge. **Responsibilities** + Operate pallet jacks, banders, and stretch wrappers safely and efficiently. + Assist machine operators with machine setup, including adjusting settings and loading materials. + Conduct and monitor pallet construction and packaging to ensure proper function and quality output. + Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries. + Collaborate with team members to optimize production processes and workflow. + Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper disposal of waste materials. + Complete production logs and reports accurately and timely. + Participate in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of machine operation and safety procedures. + Perform other related duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Experience with warehouse operations and material handling. + Proficiency in operating pallet jacks and forklifts, including sit-down forklifts. + Ability to load raw materials and monitor machine performance. + Skill in performing basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment. + Experience in inspecting products for quality and reporting defects. + Capability to follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area. + Coordination of material movement and tracking production schedules. + Strong communication skills with warehouse, shipping, and production teams. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 pounds). + Standing and walking for extended periods. + Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. **Why Work Here?** Join a leading producer and distributor of high-quality, 100% recycled fiberboard products. We are committed to safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction, and our company culture values excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Enjoy a highly competitive benefits package, including a 5% 401k match, full premium coverage, 15 paid holidays, 3 weeks PTO, and paid lunch and breaks on campus. **Work Environment** Work in a non-climate-controlled production environment that is clean and organized. First shift operates from 6am-2pm Monday to Friday, and second shift from 2pm-Midnight Monday to Thursday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Suffolk, Virginia. **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 Suffolk,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.