Packer Assembly Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: 3rd Shift Assembly

10:30pm-6:30am Sun-Thursday

$17.25/hr

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling lightweight plastic automotive door and liftgate handles within a clean, high-volume production environment. You work in rotating assembly cells, placing parts into fixtures in the correct order, supporting automated machinery, and performing packing, inspection, and labeling tasks. The position requires consistent productivity, attention to detail, and the ability to stand for extended periods while working 8–10 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble interior and exterior door handles and liftgate handles using plastic and small hardware components.
• Place parts into the correct fixtures in the proper sequence to prepare them for machine-assisted assembly.
• Rotate through approximately eight assembly cell stations, typically changing stations every two hours, while occasionally remaining at a single station for an entire shift.
• Start on simpler assembly stations and progressively learn and perform tasks at all stations within the cell.
• Meet required hourly production targets, maintaining a steady pace and consistent quality in a repetitive work environment.
• Perform packing duties, including placing assembled parts into appropriate containers and preparing them for shipment.
• Inspect assembled parts for quality, identifying defects and ensuring all components meet established standards.
• Label parts and packaging accurately according to production and shipping requirements.
• Work in molding operations by packing raw plastic parts into totes, sorting components, inspecting for defects, assembling where needed, and trimming excess plastic from freshly molded parts.
• Support paint-related operations by packing and hanging parts prior to paint application, then inspecting painted and dried parts for defects.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and handle lightweight plastic parts with care to prevent damage.
• Stand and work on your feet for 8–10 hour shifts while performing repetitive tasks in a production environment.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures and production guidelines to ensure a safe and efficient operation.

Essential Skills

• Experience in general labor or assembly work in a manufacturing or production environment, preferred.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining focus, accuracy, and consistent output.
• Capability to stand for up to 10 hours straight during 8–10 hour shifts.
• Attention to detail when placing parts into fixtures, inspecting components, and labeling products.
• Ability to work at a pace that meets or exceeds required hourly production quotas.
• Willingness and ability to rotate between multiple workstations throughout the shift.
• High level of reliability and punctuality for shift-based production work.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes such as assembly, packing, labeling, and inspection.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior manufacturing or production experience is preferred but not required.
• Comfort working with small hardware pieces and lightweight plastic parts.
• Ability to learn and follow standardized work instructions and quality procedures.
• Strong work ethic and interest in long-term, career-oriented opportunities in a production environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, well-established automotive supplier that values culture, long-term tenure, and career growth for its workforce. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and respect, providing a setting where you can develop skills and build a lasting career. With multiple shift options and a location accessible by public transportation, the role supports work-life balance and offers flexibility for different schedules.

Work Environment

The role is based in a Tier 1 automotive plastics facility producing interior and exterior door handles and related components. The plant offers a very clean work environment, especially in assembly and paint-related areas where employees handle only dry, finished parts rather than wet paint or heavy materials. Work is performed in 8–10 hour shifts, with 1st shift generally running from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (extended to 4:30 a.m. with overtime), 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (to 1:30 a.m. with overtime), and 3rd shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Employees spend most of the day on their feet, rotating through different stations in assembly, molding, and paint support areas. The facility follows a casual dress code, requiring clothing that is neat, not loose, and free from offensive content. The plant is centrally located in Muskegon with bus lines running nearby, making transportation convenient and accessible

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Muskegon, MI.

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $17.25/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 Muskegon,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 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.

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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.

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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.