General Production Worker

** This position is in Fairmount, GA**

This role involves operating a sit-down forklift and performing a variety of production, assembly, and general labor tasks in a manufacturing environment. You will support material handling, packing, and machine operation to keep production running smoothly and safely.

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely to move raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Handle materials efficiently, including loading, unloading, stacking, and staging products in designated areas.
• Support production lines by supplying materials and removing completed products as needed.
• Perform basic assembly and production tasks according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Assist with machine operating activities, such as feeding materials into machines and monitoring basic machine functions.
• Carry out general labor duties, including packing, labeling, and preparing products for shipment.
• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Use mechanical aptitude to identify simple issues with equipment or materials and report them promptly.
• Accurately follow instructions from supervisors and collaborate with team members to meet production goals.
• Participate in inventory-related activities, such as moving and organizing stock, as directed.

• Experience operating a sit-down forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand basic machinery and production processes.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, moving, and handling materials throughout the shift.
• Background in general labor, production, or assembly work.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work effectively in a fast-paced production setting.
• Attention to detail when handling materials, packing products, and supporting inventory-related tasks.

• Previous experience in material handling and packing in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with basic machine operation and monitoring in a production setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a production team and take direction well.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and adapt to changing production needs.

You will join a manufacturing team that actively invests in employee engagement and recognizes hard work through meaningful production incentives that contribute to your overall income. The organization offers opportunities for overtime, allowing you to increase your earnings while developing valuable skills in a stable, hands-on work environment.

You will work in a manufacturing facility that can be warm and dusty, where you will regularly operate a sit-down forklift and handle materials around production equipment. The role involves standing, walking, and performing physical tasks throughout the shift in a fast-paced, industrial setting. You should be comfortable working in a hands-on environment with exposure to typical manufacturing conditions and wearing appropriate work attire suitable for an active production floor.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calhoun, GA.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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 besubject 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 Calhoun,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.

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