**Job Title: Production Associate** **Job Description** This position involves monitoring production runs through molding machines, ensuring quality, and maintaining cleanliness in the Main Molding and Polycams areas. **Responsibilities** + Attend up to five presses based on production schedules and manufacturing requirements. + Check all molded products hourly for defects and report any issues to the Team Leader/Processor or Quality and Shift Supervisor if necessary. + Grind runners, check cappers for runners, and clean tracks, bowls, and conveyors as needed. + Perform quality checks and hygrade products for defects. + Complete labeling and ensure rejected and accepted products are separated. + Operate and monitor grinders and presses to ensure products are manufactured according to specifications, schedules, and deadlines. + Maintain a neat and orderly work area, keeping walkways and aisles clear. + Perform general housekeeping duties, including sweeping and trash removal. + Lift/move items up to 35 lbs and engage in standing, walking, bending, crouching, squatting, and reaching. **Essential Skills** + Experience in production, general labor, and general production. + Ability to perform heavy lifting. + One year of experience in a similar role is preferred. + Plastic injection and manufacturing experience is preferred. + Proficiency in machine operation and using hand tools. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + May perform assembly and inspection functions as required. + Ability to perform other duties according to skill and availability when primary work is not available. **Why Work Here?** We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to creating a supportive and dynamic work environment. Expect competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Our inclusive and collaborative culture values diversity and promotes teamwork, while our flexible work arrangements support work-life balance. We are also dedicated to community engagement and sustainability. **Work Environment** The manufacturing floor offers a collaborative atmosphere with strong team dynamics, emphasizing safety and compliance. While some challenges exist in management and work-life balance, there are opportunities for skill development and career growth. The supportive environment encourages mutual respect and understanding among team members. Work schedules include 1st shift from 6:42 am to 3:12 pm, 2nd shift from 2:42 pm to 11:12 pm, and 3rd shift from 10:42 pm to 7:12 am. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Slatersville, Rhode Island. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Slatersville,RI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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. 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.