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Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker supports the safe and efficient processing of propane tanks and cylinders, including loading and unloading trucks, refurbishing tanks, and moving products through an assembly line. This role is very physical and labor-intensive, involving hands-on work in a warehouse and outdoor environment to prepare used propane tanks for resale.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks carrying propane tanks and cylinders in a safe and efficient manner.
• Unload, inspect, organize, and reload tanks and cylinders according to established procedures.
• Move propane tanks along conveyor belts and through the assembly line process.
• Bleed tanks as required to prepare them for refurbishing and refilling.
• Sand tanks, remove labels, and prepare surfaces for painting.
• Paint tanks and apply new labels to meet quality and safety standards.
• Assist with cylinder refurbishing, including sanding, relabeling, and general preparation.
• Support all facets of safe operations of the tank and cylinder manufacturing platform.
• Follow directions carefully and adhere to all safety guidelines and operational procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in both warehouse and outdoor spaces.
• Work collaboratively with approximately 40 team members on site to meet production goals.
• Perform physically demanding tasks for the duration of the shift, including repeated lifting up to 40 lbs.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in general labor or warehouse work.
• Ability and willingness to learn new tasks and follow directions consistently.
• Strong reliability, positive attitude, and solid work ethic.
• Capability to lift up to 40 lbs repeatedly in a labor-intensive environment.
• Comfort working in outdoor conditions while loading and unloading trucks.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for an entire shift.
• Basic understanding of safe work practices in a production or yard environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a yard worker or general laborer in industrial or warehouse settings.
• as a machine operator or in similar hands-on production roles.
• Willingness to learn additional operations such as sanding, painting, and welding.
• Interest in developing broader skills within a tank and cylinder manufacturing platform.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy stable, consistent work with no weekend shifts, offering a predictable schedule and dependable hours. Work in an environment where you can be outdoors if you prefer, while gaining a valuable foot in the door to learn additional operations such as sanding, painting, and welding. This is a straightforward check-in, check-out role that allows you to build practical skills, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and grow within a production-focused setting.

Work Environment

The role takes place in a labor-intensive production facility with approximately 40 workers on site, supporting safe operations of a tank and cylinder manufacturing platform. You will work in both outdoor areas and warehouse spaces, regularly loading and unloading trucks and moving tanks along conveyor belts. Shifts are structured with a first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and a second shift from 4:45 p.m. to 3:15 a.m., with no weekend work. The environment is very physical, requiring frequent lifting up to 40 lbs, standing, and manual handling of tanks throughout the shift. Typical attire is practical work clothing suitable for outdoor and warehouse conditions, with appropriate safety gear provided or required as per facility guidelines.

This is a Contract position based out of WATERBURY, CT.

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $22.50/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 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)

This is a fully onsite position in WATERBURY,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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.

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 short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving 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.