Job Title: 2nd Shift Production Associate
Job Description
The 2nd Shift Production Associate works on a manufacturing line producing automotive materials, focusing on quality, data collection, and consistent production output. You will monitor each roll of material, record detailed production data, and help ensure that every product meets established quality standards. This role requires comfort with repetitive tasks, basic math and measurements, and extensive use of Excel and other computer applications to document and track production information.
Responsibilities
Operate and monitor the manufacturing line for automotive materials during the 2nd shift.
Collect and record data for every roll of material produced, using both paper documentation and internal systems.
Assess material quality throughout production and ensure products meet established quality standards.
Identify and report any quality defects or process issues in a timely manner.
Perform basic measurements and simple math calculations to verify product specifications.
Use Excel extensively to enter, track, and analyze production and quality data.
Send emails and communicate effectively using Microsoft Teams and other communication tools.
Collaborate closely with a small team of approximately three colleagues to maintain efficient production flow.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, including cleaning machines and workspace at the end of each shift.
Participate in preventive maintenance activities, including periodic deep cleaning of machines.
Follow safety guidelines and contribute to continuous and process improvement initiatives on the production line.
Meet attendance and punctuality expectations to support consistent production coverage.
Adapt to working in a fast-paced, repetitive environment while maintaining focus and accuracy.
Essential Skills
Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably on a production line.
Ability to perform simple math and understand basic measurements.
Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, as it represents a significant portion of daily tasks.
Ability to send and manage emails in a professional setting.
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Word for communication and documentation.
Comfort working in a repetitive role and performing the same tasks daily.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and keep pace in a fast-moving production environment.
Strong reliability, including consistent attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work effectively as part of a small team and contribute to a collaborative environment.
Willingness to follow safety procedures and support continuous and process improvement efforts.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with safety, continuous improvement, and process improvement practices in a production setting.
Prior experience operating production line equipment or machinery.
Comfort performing cleaning tasks, including routine and deep cleaning of machines and workspaces.
Ability to adapt to changing tasks or priorities within a structured, repetitive environment.
Strong attention to detail when collecting and documenting production and quality data.
Why Work Here?
You will join a workplace that invests in its people through comprehensive benefits, including full benefits with short-term and long-term disability coverage. You can enroll in benefits quickly, with eligibility beginning on the first day of the month following your start date. The organization recognizes strong performance with bonus potential, providing an opportunity to be rewarded for your contributions. You will work with a small, supportive team that values reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Work Environment
This role is based on an enclosed production floor that is not climate controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons. The distribution area is located close to production, and bay doors may remain open for truck loading, which can affect airflow and temperature. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Initial training takes place on a day shift schedule (approximately 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) for about two weeks before transitioning to the regular 2nd shift. New hire orientation is conducted onsite with human resources and lasts approximately four hours. The work involves physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods, as well as end-of-shift cleaning of machines and workspaces and occasional deep cleaning as part of preventive maintenance. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and consistent production in a fast-paced, repetitive setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Schertz, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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 Schertz,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
