Job Title: Kitting Specialist / Kitting OperatorJob Description

The Kitting Specialist accurately assembles, packages, and stages kits of components and raw materials for the production floor, ensuring timely delivery and accurate inventory records to support manufacturing operations.

ResponsibilitiesRetrieve and combine specified components, parts, and materials from storage locations based on work orders or production schedules.Accurately count components, ensuring correct quantities and types for each kit.Package items securely using appropriate methods (banding, shrink wrap, bins, trays) to prevent damage during transport.Handle returns from the production floor, logging items and reasons for return.Keep the kitting and work areas clean, organized, and stocked.Adhere to all safety regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs).Ensure all assembled kits meet quality standards and conform to prescribed specifications.Essential SkillsHigh School Diploma or equivalentStrong attention to detail and accuracyGood organizational skillsAbility to follow instructionsAdditional Skills & QualificationsExperience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred but not requiredExperience in general labor, production, kitting, assembly, material handling, hand tool use, packing, packaging, and pickingGood work history is required for this roleWhy Work Here?

Enjoy yearly raises, competitive pay, and a clean work environment. There is an opportunity to go permanent after 90 days, offering stability and growth.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean and climate-controlled, ensuring comfort and safety while working.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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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.

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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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