Temporary Summit Plastics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We're looking for Production Associates to help manufacture plastic lids used for food and beverage containers. In this role, you'll remove products from production machines, pack them into boxes, and help keep the production area clean and organized.

This is an entry-level position with paid training, steady hours, and opportunities for growth. You'll work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Remove plastic lids from production machines and pack them into boxes
• Follow all safety, quality, and food safety procedures
• Report equipment, safety, or quality concerns to supervisors
• Monitor production lines to keep operations running smoothly
• Sort and recycle scrap materials properly
• Assist quality inspectors when needed
• Identify and report defective products
• Assemble cartons and stack finished products on pallets
• Label boxes and packaging accurately
• Follow production orders and work instructions
• Support team members and complete assigned tasks
• Cross-train on different machines and production processes

• Able to work 12-hour day or night shifts
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Comfortable with repetitive work, bending, and light to moderate lifting
• Reliable and dependable attendance
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to safety and quality
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and work in different areas as needed

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, packing, or production experience
• Experience in plastics or manufacturing environments
• Interest in learning additional production processes and equipment

• Entry-level opportunity with training provided
• Consistent, full-time schedule
• Shift differential opportunities for additional earnings
• Cross-training and skill development
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• Safety-focused and team-oriented work environment

This is a clean manufacturing facility that produces plastic lids for food containers. You'll spend most of your shift standing, moving, packing products, and working around automated machines. The job includes repetitive tasks, bending, and lifting boxes.

Both day and night shifts are available. The facility follows strict safety and food safety standards and provides anti-fatigue mats to help make standing more comfortable. You'll work closely with team leads, operators, and quality inspectors in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lee's Summit, MO.

The pay range for this position is $18.25 - $19.25/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 Lee's Summit,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.