Production Worker

Company: Aerotek
Location: Colonial Heights
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Pre-Pack Operator Job Description The Pre-Pack Level 1 Operator plays a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency of our production lines. This position involves supporting machine cleaning, proactively detecting safety and quality issues, and escalating these issues to flow operators or production technicians for resolution. Operators work with small parts, either manually or using machinery, to ensure they are packed accurately. Visual inspection of pieces for shape, color, and quality, as well as ensuring correct weights, counts, and identification numbers, are key tasks. The role requires maintaining equipment, materials, and tools in good condition and effectively managing line operations. Responsibilities Support machine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth production processes. Detect and escalate safety and quality issues to relevant personnel. Manually or mechanically pack small parts into bags, ensuring accuracy. Visually inspect parts for shape, color, and quality. Ensure correct weights, counts, and identification numbers. Maintain and adjust equipment such as counting machines, baggers, and scales. Rotate through stations every few hours during 12-hour shifts. Work with both automated and manual components to ensure proper packaging. Comply with production goals and line reports. Ensure quality and efficiency by learning equipment operations. Essential Skills 1-2 years of experience in production or manufacturing. Proficiency in packaging, production equipment, and quality inspection. Familiarity with material handling and assembly line operations. Ability to perform repetitive tasks with small parts dexterity. Knowledge of quality control, inventory, and general production processes. Additional Skills & Qualifications Continuous standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, and squatting. Excellent hand dexterity and visual acuity for handling small parts. Experience in a performance-measured environment. No unexplained large gaps in employment history. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colonial Heights, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.15 - $19.15/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 Colonial Heights,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026. 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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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