**Now Hiring: General Laborer and Assembler** **Job Description** The General Production Worker is responsible for constructing high-quality mattresses by assembling various components according to company standards and specifications. Entry Level candidates can be considered. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with hand and power tools and heavy lifting. **Responsibilities** + Precisely assemble mattress components such as springs, foam, and fabric layers, ensuring each piece is correctly aligned and secured. + Safely operate machinery and tools required for mattress assembly, including sewing machines, staple guns, and cutting tools. + Conduct thorough inspections of materials and finished products to identify any defects or inconsistencies, ensuring only high-quality items proceed to the next stage. + Adhere to detailed instructions and blueprints to ensure accurate assembly, making adjustments as necessary to meet specifications. + Keep the work area clean and organized, promptly disposing of waste materials and ensuring tools and equipment are stored properly. + Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). + Conduct routine maintenance on assembly equipment, such as cleaning and lubricating machines, and report any malfunctions to the supervisor. + Work closely with team members to meet production targets, sharing information and assisting others as needed. + Accurately record production data, including the number of units assembled and any issues encountered, to maintain accurate documentation. + Help with the loading and unloading of materials, ensuring they are handled carefully to avoid damage. + Attend training sessions to improve skills and knowledge, staying up-to-date with new techniques and equipment. + Maintain open and effective communication with supervisors and team members, reporting any issues or concerns promptly. + Handle all materials and products with care to avoid damage, ensuring they are stored and transported properly. **Essential Skills** + Experience in production and assembly. + Proficiency in using hand and power tools. + Ability to perform heavy lifting and manual dexterity. + Strong technical skills and quality control awareness. + Excellent time management and communication skills. + Ability to work effectively in a team and adaptability to changing tasks. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Attention to detail. + Ability to follow instructions and blueprints accurately. + Experience with routine maintenance of assembly equipment. **Why Work Here?** Our Client is an employee-owned company dedicated to producing high-quality mattresses and box springs. They hand-build all their products in local factories using the finest materials, ensuring exceptional quality and value. The company sells directly to customers through their own stores, offering a factory-direct value that often surpasses mainstream brands. **Work Environment** **Shift:** Day Shift **Pay:** $16.55/hr to start, room for growth **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $16.55 - $16.55 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 Virginia Beach,VA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024. **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.