**Job Title: Production Associate** Job Description You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and quality of our production process. You will be responsible for verifying pallet items, feeding cartons into machine beds, and maintaining operation flow. Your attention to detail will ensure that only high-quality products reach our customers. Responsibilities + Verify correct pallet items before feeding and gluing. + Feed cartons into the machine bed and maintain feed during operation. + Communicate with operators and forklift drivers to ensure a steady supply of die-cut cartons. + Stack cartons into cases from the conveyor. + Inspect cartons for quality and excess glue. + Clear jams from the machine line. + Verify pallet labels for accuracy. + Manually sort defective jobs. + Hand-pack cartons into corrugated cases. + Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills + Production and machine operation experience. + General labor skills. + Ability to stand for the duration of the shift. + Capability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Basic mechanical aptitude. + Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals. + Write routine reports and communicate effectively. + Proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus. + Perform basic arithmetic and interpret bar graphs. + Compute rates, ratios, and percentages. + Solve practical problems with limited standardization. Why Work Here? We are committed to promoting from within, offering you the opportunity to advance into an operator role. Our inclusive work environment values hard work and dedication, providing you with a platform to grow your career. Work Environment The facility operates 24/7 with approximately 160 employees, offering 12-hour shifts: 3 on, 3 off, 2 on, 2 off. The work environment is not climate-controlled, and you will need to stand for the duration of your shift while wearing steel toe boots. Safety is paramount, and we provide gloves, ear plugs, and safety glasses. Opportunities for overtime are available. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.75 - $19.75/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 Phoenixville,PA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 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.