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Production Assistant

Aerotek

Santa Barbara, CA 93101 • 9/17/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Warehouse Production Associate | Picking & Packing

Looking for steady warehouse work and an opportunity to learn new skills?

We’re hiring a Warehouse Production Associate to join our production team. If you have experience with picking, packing, warehouse, shipping, receiving, or general labor, this could be a great fit.

You’ll pick materials based on work orders, prepare items for production, load materials onto cutting equipment, and help with packing and other warehouse duties.

No extensive CNC experience? That’s okay! Candidates with warehouse and picking/packing experience who are comfortable learning production equipment are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do
  • Pick and organize materials based on work orders
  • Pull labels, buckles, logos, and other components needed for each order
  • Pack and prepare finished products
  • Load fabric rolls onto production cutting tables
  • Help set up and operate CNC cutting equipment
  • Make sure the correct materials are being used for each order
  • Perform basic quality checks
  • Assist with production, assembly, and general warehouse duties
  • Keep your work area clean and organized
  • Work with the team to complete daily orders on time
What We’re Looking For
  • IF you have done picking, packing, warehouse, production, shipping/receiving, assembly, or general labor
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to follow work orders and instructions
  • Good attention to detail
  • Comfortable learning how to use production machinery
  • Able to repeatedly lift and move materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
  • Comfortable standing, bending, reaching, and moving throughout the shift
  • Reliable and able to work as part of a team
  • Available for a 7:00 a.m. start time
  • Flexible to work occasional overtime when needed

If you've worked as a Picker/Packer, Warehouse Associate, Material Handler, Production Worker, Shipping & Receiving Associate, Assembler, or General Laborer, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SANTA BARBARA, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 SANTA BARBARA,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

\nCompany Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.