Production Associate

• Production Associate - First Shift

• Pay Rate:

  $18.00/hour

• Schedule:

  Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• About the Role
• Looking for a steady, hands-on job with a consistent schedule?

Join a fast-paced manufacturing team where your work plays a critical role in daily production operations. As a Production Associate, you'll handle finished cardboard products directly off production lines—keeping materials flowing and ensuring quality standards are met. This role is ideal for dependable individuals who prefer straightforward tasks, structured routines, and a clean, safety-focused environment.

• What You'll Do
• + Safely remove finished cardboard boxes from production machines + Fold, stack, and organize products according to quality standards + Move finished goods to designated warehouse or staging areas + Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace + Follow all safety procedures and production guidelines + Stand for the duration of your shift while bending, lifting, and stacking materials + Work independently or as part of a team to meet daily production goals + Communicate clearly with supervisors and teammates about workflow or safety concerns •What We're Looking For•

Required Qualifications:

• + Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly + At least 1 year of warehouse experience + At least 1 year of machine operation experience + Comfortable working in a manufacturing or warehouse setting + Ability to stand, bend, lift, and stack throughout the entire shift + Reliable attendance and strong work ethic + Ability to follow instructions and work independently or on a team

• Preferred Experience:

• + Packaging, assembly, or general production work + Folding and stacking cardboard or similar materials + Working with the back end of production equipment + Experience with paper or corrugated products + Willingness to learn and grow within the company
• Why You'll Like Working Here
• + Consistent first-shift schedule with no nights or weekends + Clean, climate-controlled facility + Strong safety culture with an excellent track record + Easy-to-learn, repetitive tasks with clear expectations + Opportunities for advancement after six months + Optional overtime for additional earnings + Employee appreciation events and holiday observances + Supportive leadership and team-oriented environment •Work Environment•This position is based in a clean, organized, and climate-controlled manufacturing setting.

The role is active and physical, requiring standing for the full shift and frequent lifting, bending, folding, and stacking of materials. The environment emphasizes safety, consistency, and dependable routines, making it ideal for individuals who thrive in structured, hands-on roles.

• Ready to Apply?
• If you're dependable, hard-working, and ready to join a stable first-shift team, apply today and start building your future with us.
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo, NY.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Buffalo,NY.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 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.