Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and skilled production worker to assist in the operation of the plainer board machine. The role involves loading full-length boards onto the machine, stacking cut pieces, and performing preventive maintenance tasks such as removing and replacing blades and oiling the machine. Ideal candidates will have previous manufacturing experience and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Feed and relieve boards from the rip saw, industrial planer, and sander.

• Sort, pile, and stack pieces of lumber.

• Maintain a clean work area and adhere to all safety protocols.

• Complete daily production records accurately and legibly.

• Assist in packaging items for shipping, including marking, tagging, and counting parts accurately.

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand for 10 hours per day.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Proficiency in reading a tape measure.

• Mechanical aptitude and previous manufacturing experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior woodworking experience.

• Prior packaging experience.

• Experience in manufacturing companies.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy profit sharing with significant payouts at the end of the year, a $150 Christmas bonus, and 8 paid holidays. Although health insurance is not initially provided, you will receive $277 bi-weekly to obtain insurance, plus an additional $100 for dental and vision coverage. Once converted to a full-time employee, you will get insurance on day one. Benefit from a relaxed culture where you can dress comfortably according to the weather.

Work Environment

Work in a small, well-lit woodworking facility with air control, where you will be exposed to sawdust. The facility operates one saw and is managed by an operator/maintenance team. The work hours are from Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 2:45 PM, with a 10-minute paid break and a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Saturdays offer the same hours with an additional $5.00 per hour.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Athens,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 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.