Production Associate Jobs in Decatur, TN (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

The Production Associate works in a glass manufacturing plant, supporting various stages of the production process. In this role, you visually inspect glass parts, perform quality checks, operate and tend machines, and prepare products for shipment. You will handle loading and unloading glass on conveyor systems, move racks and products, band and pack items according to customer specifications, and assist with minor machine adjustments in coordination with the maintenance team when needed.

Responsibilities

• Work in the manufacturing plant within an assigned area of the glass production process.
• Visually inspect glass parts for defects and perform routine quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.
• Load and unload glass on various conveyor systems safely and efficiently.
• Move racks and finished products to designated areas to prepare them for shipment.
• Band racks of products according to specific customer requirements and standards.
• Pack products securely for shipment to prevent damage during transport.
• Perform minor machine adjustments as needed and collaborate with the maintenance team during breakdowns or equipment issues.
• Follow established production, assembly, and packaging procedures to maintain consistent output and quality.
• Adhere to all safety rules and use required personal protective equipment at all times.
• Maintain reliable attendance, especially during the first 90 days, in line with company attendance policies.
• Participate in training on day shift and then transition to assigned night or rotating shifts as scheduled.
• Support general production and general labor tasks as assigned to keep operations running smoothly.

Essential Skills

• Experience or strong interest in production, assembly, or general manufacturing work.
• Ability to perform visual inspection and basic quality checks on parts and finished products.
• Capability to operate or tend machines in a production or plant environment, even at an entry-level.
• Comfort with general labor tasks such as loading, unloading, moving racks, and packing products.
• Basic machine operating skills, including making minor adjustments under guidance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to customer specifications for banding and packaging.
• Strong attention to detail to identify defects and ensure quality standards are met.
• Reliability and commitment to consistent attendance, especially during the initial 90-day period.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 style schedule, including days or nights.
• Ability to work safely in a non-climate-controlled plant environment that can be hot in summer and cold in winter.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in machine operating or machine tending in a manufacturing or plant setting.
• Experience in visual inspection or quality inspection in a warehouse or production environment.
• Experience in assembly work, including automotive assembly or similar production roles.
• Prior work as a production worker, general production associate, or machine operator.
• Comfort with packaging and packing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to grow into higher-level roles such as Production Tech over time.
• Ability to successfully complete orientation and training on day shift before transitioning to regular shift assignments.

Why Work Here?

You join a structured, unionized environment that offers clear pathways for career growth and advancement. The organization emphasizes promoting from within, providing room to move into higher-level roles over time. You benefit from guaranteed pay increases and a stable schedule, supported by thorough training and a strong focus on safety. This is a place where your commitment and performance are recognized, and where you can build a long-term career in manufacturing.

Work Environment

This role is based in a plant production environment that is clean and safety-focused. The facility is non-climate controlled, so it can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. You are trained thoroughly to perform your duties and to work safely. Attendance is very important, particularly in the first 90 days, and is managed through a point-based system. The dress code requires safety shoes made of leather, which you obtain on your own, while the company provides a high-visibility vest, hearing protection, and other necessary safety gear. You typically work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 style rotating schedule, mostly on days or nights, with training conducted on day shift before moving to nights. Orientation takes place on first shift during the first week, followed by transition into your regular shift pattern.E

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vonore, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.98 - $19.48/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vonore,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.