General Production Worker, Red Wing, MN

This role supports production operations by performing wiping tasks on finished parts, inspecting and maintaining product quality, and completing all required documentation. The position also includes opportunities to work in shipping, where you will help move and organize products to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment. You will follow established procedures, maintain a clean and safe work area, and contribute to a collaborative and quality-focused team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform wiping operations on parts according to training and established procedures.
• Remove paint and repaint turnbacks or rejected parts as needed to meet quality standards.
• Inspect all parts for defects and ensure they meet quality and accuracy requirements.
• Remove any damaged or non-conforming parts from the production line.
• Process and complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Meet production standards while using time efficiently and maintaining consistent output.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and adjust schedule when needed to support department workload.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly work area at all times.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper lifting and bending techniques and use of protective equipment when required.
• Handle safety hazards correctly and follow SDS guidelines to support an accident-free workplace.
• Support quality goals and ISO 9001 standards by producing accurate work and helping address non-conformances.
• Identify additional material and time requirements (AMT) in your work tasks to help track added costs and time.
• Communicate positively with team members, offer solutions, and learn from mistakes.
• Demonstrate respect, commitment, and cooperation, and act as a supportive team player.
• For shipping assignments, assist with moving, organizing, and preparing products for shipment.
• Operate a forklift in shipping after receiving on-the-job training, following all safety guidelines.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure all parts meet quality and accuracy standards.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform wiping operations as trained.
• Capability to remove paint and repaint parts accurately when required.
• Experience or comfort working on a production line or in a production assembly environment.
• Ability to work in a warehouse production setting and handle repetitive tasks with patience.
• Reliability in attendance and willingness to adjust schedule to meet department workload.
• Ability to meet established production standards while managing time effectively.
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to safe work practices and adherence to safety procedures and guidelines.

• Experience in detailing or similar fine-finish work is beneficial.
• Previous warehouse production or production assembly experience is a plus.
• Prior forklift operation experience is an advantage but not required; training will be provided.
• Demonstrated ability to keep work areas neat, clean, and organized.
• Willingness to take initiative, accept responsibility, and continuously improve work quality.
• Ability to support quality systems such as ISO 9001 by following established processes.

You will work in a climate-controlled facility that supports comfort and focus throughout your shift. The environment encourages a relaxed yet productive atmosphere, allowing you to listen to music or watch movies on your phone while you work, as long as you meet performance and safety expectations. Flexible scheduling options on first shift help support work-life balance, including the ability to adjust for daycare needs. You will join a team that values respect, cooperation, and continuous improvement, and that recognizes conscientious work, safe practices, and strong teamwork.

Work Environment

This position is based in a climate-controlled production and warehouse facility. First shift wiping roles generally run from 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with Fridays from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and some flexibility available to accommodate daycare needs. Second shift wiping roles typically run Monday through Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Shipping roles generally operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Team members work on or around production lines and in warehouse areas, handling parts, inspecting quality, and completing paperwork. Shipping staff also operate forklifts after training, following all safety procedures. The facility emphasizes safe work habits, proper use of protective equipment where required, and keeping work areas neat, clean, and orderly. The dress code aligns with a typical production and warehouse environment, focusing on safety, practicality, and readiness to perform hands-on tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Red Wing, MN.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/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 Red Wing,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

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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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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