Entry Level Production Associate

Aerotek; Whitehall (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a General Production Worker in Whitehall, PA, offering a stable first-shift schedule and a $18.50/hour pay rate. This contract-to-hire position focuses on learning production, machine operation, blueprint reading, and quality inspection with full onsite work.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing, warehouse, or general labor experience and a willingness to learn new processes. Onsite work with opportunities for career growth within the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, machine operation, or general labor.
• Ability to perform physical work including lifting, moving, and handling materials.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Move, prepare, cut, inspect, and package materials for production.
• Assist with machine operation and daily manufacturing workflows.
• Learn to safely operate RF welding equipment.
• Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, and production specifications.
• Monitor production equipment and report issues or abnormalities.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support team members to meet daily production goals.

Skills

Production

Manufacturing

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

General Production Worker

$18.50/Hour | Monday-Friday | 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Start Your Manufacturing Career with a Stable, Growing Team

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can learn valuable manufacturing and machine operation skills? We are seeking motivated, dependable individuals to join our production team as a General Production Worker . No specialized RF welding experience is required. We provide training and opportunities to develop skills in machine operation, blueprint reading, quality inspection, and advanced manufacturing processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with production, warehouse, machine operating, or general labor experience who want to build a long-term career in manufacturing.

Pay & Schedule

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Shift: Monday-Friday, 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Enjoy a consistent first-shift schedule and have your afternoons free.

What You'll Do

As a General Production Worker, you'll play an important role in keeping production running smoothly and efficiently by:

• Moving, preparing, cutting, inspecting, and packaging materials for production
• Assisting with machine operation and daily manufacturing workflows
• Learning to safely operate Radio Frequency (RF) welding equipment
• Reading and following blueprints, work instructions, and production specifications
• Monitoring production equipment and reporting any issues or abnormalities
• Performing quality checks to ensure products meet company standards
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Supporting team members and helping meet daily production goals

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, machine operation, or general labor
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, moving, and handling materials
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team environment
• Willingness to learn new equipment and manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Experience operating production machinery or equipment
• Exposure to welding equipment or RF machinery
• Blueprint reading experience

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Whitehall,PA.

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.