Assistant Production Operator Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Production Operator

Job Description

The Production Operator plays a key role in a busy manufacturing facility, working 12-hour rotating shifts to safely bag, palletize, and move graphite product through the production and shipping process. This position handles high volumes of material, operates forklifts and other equipment, and performs quality inspections to ensure products meet strict standards before leaving the facility.

Responsibilities

• Bag and palletize product according to written instructions and specific order types, ensuring accurate quantities and proper labeling.
• Vacuum large quantities of product from storage holders into industrial bags, following safety and handling procedures.
• Sort bags and pallets of product based on order requirements, destination, and quality status.
• Stage and wrap pallets for shipment, ensuring stability and protection of product during transport.
• Load and unload shipments, including incoming materials and outgoing finished goods, using appropriate equipment and methods.
• Perform quality inspections on bags, pallets, and containers to confirm correct packaging, labeling, and product integrity.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to move materials, pallets, and finished goods throughout the warehouse and manufacturing areas.
• Assist in shipping and receiving activities, including organizing inventory, preparing orders, and verifying documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while working in a dusty, hot, and noisy manufacturing environment.
• Work collaboratively with a small team of production operators to maintain steady workflow and meet production and shipping schedules.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of industrial or manufacturing experience, preferably in a production or warehouse environment.
• Experience with palletizing, staging, and lifting materials in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and effectively in a warehouse or manufacturing facility.
• Hands-on experience with general production tasks such as bagging, palletizing, and material handling.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating Dupont shifts, including both day (7 AM–7 PM) and night (7 PM–7 AM) shifts within the same month.
• Comfort working in a very dirty, dusty, hot, and noisy environment and performing physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and quality standards for packaging and product handling.
• Reliability and strong work ethic to support long-term, stable production operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments handling bulk materials.
• Experience in shipping and receiving operations, including staging and loading outbound shipments.
• Familiarity with quality inspection processes for packaged goods and containers.
• Comfort working in small teams with close coordination among production operators.
• Willingness to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety footwear that meets ASTM F2413 standards.
• Ability to adapt to rotating shifts and changing production priorities.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from strong insurance coverage once hired on full-time, along with paid time off and a clear, structured pay progression over the years. The organization offers long-term stability, reflected in the many team members who have remained with the company for more than a decade. This environment supports career longevity, steady growth in compensation, and a culture that values experienced, committed employees.

Work Environment

The role is based in a warehouse and manufacturing facility that produces and distributes graphite. The environment is very dirty, dusty, hot, and noisy, and contractors should expect to get very dirty during normal duties. Production operators work in small teams; currently there are five operators, and the team is expanding. The position follows a rotating 12-hour Dupont shift schedule, with both day (7 AM–7 PM) and night (7 PM–7 AM) shifts in the same month.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkinsville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $20.09 - $20.09/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 Hopkinsville,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.