Packaging Line Operator — 12-Hour Shifts

Aerotek; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring Production Associates for the Colonial Heights, VA area. The role focuses on manual final packaging in a high-volume facility. You will assemble boxes, pack final brick bags and instructions, and prepare products for shipment on a fast-paced assembly line.

Expect to stand long shifts, rotate through stations, and support line performance. Benefits include weekly pay and standard company benefits. This is a contract-to-hire position onsite in Colonial Heights, VA.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of production or manufacturing experience.
• Experience on an assembly line and performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to stand for 8–10 hour shifts.
• Experience with packaging, production equipment, and material handling.
• Ability to lift up to 33 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Demonstrated 1–2 year tenure with limited job movement.
• Consistent work history without large gaps.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manually assemble boxes and pack final bags, instructions and materials for shipment.
• Work on an assembly line, performing repetitive packing and assembly tasks for 12-hour shifts.
• Rotate through stations to maintain production flow with minimal downtime.
• Assist in basic cleaning and report equipment issues.
• Keep a tidy, organized work area per facility standards.
• Perform all line positions including packing, material handling, and basic machine operation.
• Contribute to accurate production reporting and meet performance targets.
• Monitor quality and report any defects promptly.
• Support continuous flow by minimizing unplanned downtime and adapting to changes.
• Participate in TPM, 5S, QA checks, and line release audits.

Skills

Production experience

Assembly line

Stand for long shifts

Packing operations

Lifting up to 33 lbs

Job tenure 1–2 years

Stable employment history

RF scan guns

Labeling processes

Material handling

Flexible start times

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scan guns

Labeling systems

Job description

Aerotek is hiring Production Associates for the Colonial Heights, VA area. The role focuses on manual final packaging in a high-volume facility. You will assemble boxes, pack final brick bags and instructions, and prepare products for shipment on a fast-paced assembly line.

Expect to stand long shifts, rotate through stations, and support line performance. Benefits include weekly pay and standard company benefits. This is a contract-to-hire position onsite in Colonial Heights, VA.