General Production Worker

General Production Worker

Employer: Aerotek. **Job Title: General Production Worker** **Job Description** The General Production Worker operates a variety of specialized production equipment to manufacture powder and paste additives used in animal, human, and agricultural products. This role combines hands-on machine operation, mechanical and electrical aptitude, and careful documentation to ensure products are produced safely, accurately, and in accordance with strict quality and safety standards. **Responsibilities** + Operate a variety of proprietary machines to manufacture powder and paste additives for animal, human, and agricultural products. + Follow production work order specifications and process job orders accurately from start to finish. + Process work orders by assembling ingredients and fabricating finished products according to established procedures. + Make routine adjustments to equipment and perform minor repairs as needed to maintain smooth operations. + Use general mechanical and electrical knowledge to operate, monitor, and maintain production equipment. + Inspect and measure products using appropriate tools to verify that quality standards and specifications are met. + Assist in inspecting raw materials and ingredients prior to use to ensure they meet quality requirements. + Support ingredient, packaging, and finished goods inventory activities, including counting, tracking, and organizing materials. + Compute required amounts of ingredients and supplies based on production schedules and work order requirements. + Accurately document time spent, ingredients used, and processes followed for each job order. + Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all safety, cleanliness, and quality control procedures on the production line. + Perform general cleaning and housekeeping tasks in the production area to maintain a safe and orderly work environment. + Use hand tools, microscopes, tape measures, and other equipment as needed for production, inspection, and packing tasks.