General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker Job Description

We are seeking dedicated General Production Workers to join our team in South West Michigan, working in the fiberglass manufacturing sector on either 1st or 2nd shift. This role involves engaging in various tasks along the production line, including packing, lifting, and handling fiberglass materials. Safety is a priority, and candidates must be able to fit a respirator if working in the glass room. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs is a daily requirement.

Responsibilities

• Pack and unpack materials in the Shipping/Receiving Area.

• Move materials using rolling carts or pallet jacks.

• Consistently lift 50 pounds.

• Load materials into the vacuum forming machine.

• Utilize grinders and similar equipment for part finishing.

• Conduct visual inspections for physical defects on products.

• Place materials into fixtures for robot operations.

• Monitor machine controllers for malfunctions.

• Clean parts and tools as needed.

• Perform slight repairs to fiberglass machines, such as scraping excess material off nozzles.

Essential Skills

• Ability to work overtime.

• Capable of regularly lifting 50 pounds throughout a 10-hour shift.

• Proficiency in using basic hand tools.

• Ability to squat, bend, twist, and reach to handle parts.

• Knowledge of manufacturing and machine operating.

• Previous experience in a plastic molding environment.

• Competence in reading a tape measure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production, general labor, packaging, machine operation, and vacuum forming.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy quarterly bonuses, a family-oriented work environment, and a clean production floor. Benefit from a brand new break area with full-service vending, and take pride in being part of a company that consistently hits record numbers year-over-year.

Work Environment

Work in a clean and well-lit production floor where employees can bid on different shift openings after a year of employment. The facility features a refurbished break room equipped with a full-service vending machine, resembling a convenience store.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dowagiac, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Dowagiac,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 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.