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Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

This role involves inspecting, assembling, and packaging plastic fascia components used behind front and rear vehicle bumpers in a fast-paced production environment. You will work on a production line performing repetitive tasks, maintaining a clean and organized workstation, and following direction from supervisors to ensure high-quality parts and consistent output. The position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Inspect plastic fascia components for defects and ensure they meet quality standards before packaging or further processing.
• Assemble fascia parts accurately according to established procedures and production specifications.
• Cut off flashing and excess material from plastic parts to achieve clean, finished components.
• Package finished parts safely and efficiently, ensuring correct counts and proper placement for shipment or storage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation throughout the shift, including regular cleanup of work areas and equipment.
• Follow directions from supervisors and leads, including changes in tasks, workflow, or production priorities.
• Stand and work on the production line for the duration of the shift while performing repetitive motions such as lifting, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Lift and move materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis as part of daily tasks.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality expectations, understanding that consistent attendance impacts eligibility for continued employment and seniority benefits.
• Work overtime as needed, including occasional extended shifts, to support production demands and meet customer requirements.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform production, general labor, and general production tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience or aptitude in basic assembly work, including working with plastic components and repetitive tasks.
• Ability to perform packaging duties, including counting, sorting, and preparing parts for shipment or storage.
• Capability to conduct basic visual inspection of parts to identify defects, damage, or non-conforming materials.
• Physical ability to stand on your feet for 8-hour shifts and perform continuous, repetitive work.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and safely handle materials throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching on a regular basis.
• Willingness and ability to work occasional overtime as required by production schedules.
• Strong reliability and commitment to attendance, including understanding and adhering to attendance and point-based policies.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and respond positively to direction from supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or general labor environment is beneficial.
• Familiarity with working in non-climate-controlled facilities or similar industrial settings.
• Comfort working with repetitive tasks and maintaining focus and accuracy over the course of a full shift.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new tasks and adapt to changing production needs.
• Attention to detail and quality mindset when inspecting and assembling parts.
• Understanding of basic safety practices in a production environment, including safe lifting and workstation housekeeping.

Why Work Here?

Employees have the opportunity to earn seniority that is retroactive to their initial temporary hire date once they meet the required hours or days, which supports earlier eligibility for vacation and holiday time. The workplace emphasizes reliability, attendance, and long-term commitment, providing a clear structure for how performance and consistency can lead to continued opportunities. Team members join a production environment where expectations are clearly communicated, contributions are valued, and there is potential to grow within the organization through dependable performance.

Work Environment

This role is based in a non-climate-controlled production facility, where temperatures may vary with the seasons. You will work on a standing production line for the majority of the 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. shift, with occasional overtime as needed. The environment involves regular exposure to noise, moving machinery, and plastic components, and requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting. The facility expects employees to maintain a clean and orderly work area and to adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures appropriate for an industrial manufacturing setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, KS.

The pay range for this position is $17.75 - $17.75/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 Kansas City,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.