Production Associate- ENTRY LEVEL

Production Associate- ENTRY LEVEL Location: Sioux Falls, SD Pay: $20-$23/hour Hours: Various Shifts Availa This role involves a fast-paced manufacturing environment by handling physically demanding production tasks, loading and unloading materials, and monitoring machines to ensure product quality. The position serves as a starting point for individuals who want to grow into a machine operator role and involves working around large film machines, forklifts, and high-volume production lines. Responsibilities: • Work to support production processes on less technical machines. • Cut pre-made rolls of plastic into smaller sizes according to specifications. • Load and unload product and materials into and out of machines throughout the shift. • Oversee machines to ensure product runs smoothly and consistently during operation. • Perform visual inspections of products to identify defects and quality issues. • Split rolls of plastic, wrap finished rolls, and stack pallets in an organized and safe manner. • Monitor machine needs and ensure they have the materials required to run effectively. Essential Skills: • At least 1 year of general production experience, preferably in a somewhat labor-intensive environment. • Ability and willingness to perform physical work, including consistently lifting up to 50 lbs. • At least 6 months of machine operating experience. • Comfort working long hours and rotating shifts. Why Work Here? You will join a quality-focused, goal-driven culture that values hard work, reliability, and continuous improvement. The environment offers clear opportunities to grow from an entry-level production role into more advanced machine operator positions. You will work in a setting where performance and dedication are recognized, and where team members support each other in meeting production goals and maintaining high standards of product quality. Work Environment: The role is based in a large, warehouse-style manufacturing building that can be loud, dirty at times, and hot in the summer, as it is not temperature controlled. You will work around large film machines and moving forklifts in a high-production environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Sioux Falls, SD. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Sioux Falls,SD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 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.