Production Associate

Aerotek; Kansas; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek in Lawrence, KS is seeking a Production Associate to join an on-site assembly line producing garage doors. You will complete production orders accurately and safely, with cross-training on entry-level roles.

The role offers steady hours (Sun–Tue or Sun–Thu or Wed–Fri), competitive pay of $17.50–$19.00 per hour, and benefits if eligible. Steel-toed shoes required; forklift experience a plus; contract-to-hire opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, or general labor roles.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and perform material handling or inventory-related tasks.
• Forklift experience/certification and team-based production environment is a plus.
• Steel toed shoes are required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble garage doors, use hand and power tools safely, and follow production and quality standards.
• Move, stack, organize, and track materials while supporting inventory and shipping activities.
• Work with team members to meet production goals and follow all safety procedures and workplace guidelines.

Skills

General manufacturing experience

Hand and power tools

Forklift experience (plus)

Steel-toed shoes required

Job description

Job Description

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE $17.50-$19.00 HIRING IMMEDIATELY

JOB DESCRIPTION

A general production worker will work on an assembly line to produce garage doors. You will be responsible to complete production orders accurately and safely in a timely manner. You will also cross train on other entry level positions and develop product knowledge.

RESPOSIBILITIES

• Assemble garage doors, use hand and power tools safely, and follow production and quality standards.
• Move, stack, organize, and track materials while supporting inventory and shipping activities.
• Work with team members to meet production goals and follow all safety procedures and workplace guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, or general labor roles.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and perform material handling or inventory-related tasks.
• Forklift experience/certification and experience in a team-based production environment are a plus.
• Steel toed shoes are required

PAY: $17.50-$19.00

SHIFT:

(Sun-Tue, 6 AM-6 PM + alternate Saturdays), (Sun-Thu, 6 PM-6 AM + alternate Saturdays), (Wed-Fri, 6 PM-6 AM + alternate Saturdays).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lawrence, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $19.00/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 Lawrence,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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.

Company Description

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 meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from shor