Production Associate 1st Shift (East Mo)
Aerotek
Posted Friday, April 10, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005953694
Job Description
This 1st shift Production Associate role supports warehouse and production operations by moving, cutting, labeling, packaging, and preparing copper pipe and tubing for shipment. You will work across multiple departments, including production cells, saw operation, receiving, shipping, and work orders, to ensure customer orders are completed accurately, safely, and on time.
Responsibilities
- Move copper pipe and tubing to designated pick locations throughout the warehouse.
- Pull customer orders accurately according to work orders and pick lists.
- Bar code and label pipe and related products to ensure proper identification and traceability.
- Bundle and wrap pipe securely to meet packaging and safety standards.
- Cut pipe according to cut sheets and specifications using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Segregate and identify scrap material according to established procedures.
- Apply protective tubing to wire and prepare products for safe and secure shipment.
- Box and package products so they are protected and ready for transport.
- Wrap finished product for shipment to retail and commercial customers.
- Load outbound shipments safely and efficiently onto trucks.
- Unload inbound trucks as needed and move materials to appropriate areas.
- Support general warehouse tasks, including inventory-related activities, assembly, labeling, loading, and unloading.
- Operate basic hand tools and production equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Follow all safety guidelines, housekeeping standards, and operational procedures within the warehouse.
- Experience in production, general labor, or warehouse work.
- Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
- Ability to operate basic machinery or production equipment after training.
- Experience with shipping and receiving tasks, including loading and unloading trucks.
- Ability to perform packaging, labeling, and basic assembly work.
- Capability to handle physical tasks such as moving, lifting, and bundling pipe and tubing.
- Strong attention to detail to follow cut sheets, labels, and order specifications.
- Reliability in working a consistent 1st shift schedule, Monday through Friday.
- Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is beneficial.
- Familiarity with inventory-related activities such as picking, labeling, and tracking materials.
- Comfort working around production equipment and in a non-climate controlled environment.
- Willingness to cross-train in multiple departments such as production cells, saw operation, receiving, and shipping.
- Ability to learn bar coding and labeling systems used for product identification.
This role offers stable 1st shift hours from Monday through Friday, supporting work-life balance with a predictable daytime schedule. You can start with minimal warehouse experience and grow your skills through cross-training in multiple departments. After a short training period, you become eligible for production incentives that reward performance and productivity. The environment encourages learning, development, and advancement for individuals who are dependable, safety-conscious, and eager to build a long-term career in a production and warehouse setting.
Work Environment
This position is based in a non-climate controlled warehouse environment, which can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter months. Noise levels are usually quiet to moderate but can become loud at times depending on the department and the use of tools or machinery. You will work on a 1st shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role involves regular physical activity, including standing, walking, moving materials, and working around production equipment and trucks in shipping and receiving areas. Standard warehouse attire appropriate for an industrial environment is expected.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Moline, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $16.00 - $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)
This is a fully onsite position in East Moline,IL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.
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