**Job Title: Production Associate** **Job Description** Join a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment where you’ll contribute to the assembly and production of high-quality cabinets and countertop components. All roles include comprehensive training to ensure your success and growth. **Key Responsibilities** + Assemble cabinets and related components with precision and efficiency. + Buff, sand, and mix materials to produce countertops for kitchens and bathrooms. + Safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 60+ lbs. + Adapt quickly to changing tasks and priorities in a fast-moving environment. + Participate in cross-training to expand your capabilities and versatility. + Collaborate within a team-oriented culture that values every voice. + Maintain a strong commitment to safety for yourself and your coworkers. + Demonstrate initiative in learning new processes and improving productivity. **Essential Skills** + Prior experience in production, general labor, or manufacturing. + Ability to consistently lift 60+ lbs. + Skilled in assembly, machine operation, and general production tasks. + Familiarity with forklifts, construction tools, tape measures, and hand tools. **Additional Qualifications** + Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing or construction. + Valid driver’s license required. **Work Environment** + First shift schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with mandatory overtime on Fridays during peak periods. + Work conditions include exposure to seasonal Iowa temperatures—both hot and cold. + Expect a fast-paced setting with elevated noise levels. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Waterloo,IA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.