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Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

This role supports production operations in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing facility. You will work with materials and chemicals, perform heavy lifting, and assist with key production processes such as mixing, batching, and material preparation. The position requires a reliable, hard-working individual who can follow safety protocols, maintain quality standards, and contribute to a clean, organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Handle and move raw materials and finished products throughout the facility in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform heavy lifting, consistently handling loads of 50 pounds or more as part of daily tasks.
• Assist with production processes including mixing, batching, and preparing materials according to established procedures.
• Work with and around chemicals and industrial solutions while following all safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
• Follow detailed work instructions, safety protocols, and quality standards to support consistent, accurate production.
• Support machine operators and the broader production team with day-to-day operational needs.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards to maintain a safe and efficient production environment.
• Perform basic measuring, weighing, and counting of materials to ensure proper batch and production quantities.
• Participate in inspection and quality checks to help maintain high standards for finished products.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write in English to understand work instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently in a very physical work environment.
• Strong math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, and work with decimals for measuring, weighing, and batching materials.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, physically demanding manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail, especially for quality control and batch/production work.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions and adhere to safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Comfort working with chemicals and industrial solutions while following proper handling practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in manufacturing or production settings is preferred.
• Experience in batch mixing or chemical handling is an advantage.
• Experience with production, inspection, and weighing processes is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a global, industry-leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and high-performance products, where innovation, precision, and integrity are core values. The organization offers a stable environment with long-term career development, allowing team members to master niche manufacturing skills and contribute to products that support critical industries such as aerospace, medical, and electronics. The culture emphasizes collaboration, safety, sustainable practices, and operational excellence, providing consistent opportunities for professional growth within a well-established, successful company.

Work Environment

The role is based in an industrial manufacturing facility specializing in precious metals for plating, involving regular exposure to chemical processes and associated odors. Work is performed on a first-shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. T. The environment is fast-paced, highly physical, and focused on safety, cleanliness, and adherence to process controls, with appropriate personal protective equipment provided and required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Providence, RI.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in East Providence,RI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.