Staging Associate

Staging Associate

The Staging Associate is an essential member of the production team, responsible for the pre-production stages of order fulfillment. This role ensures the accurate preparation of components needed for heat press operators, maintaining inventory accuracy, and facilitating a smooth workflow. The Staging Associate collaborates closely with the Team Lead, Receiving Team, and Heat Press Operators.

Responsibilities

• Order Preparation & Staging: Print and prepare all necessary paperwork for production orders, select required apparel items from inventory, and match them with corresponding materials based on work orders.
• Perform initial quality control checks on garments during staging and report any defects or discrepancies.
• Inventory Management Support: Document and track inventory items, communicate replenishment needs, and support the organization of staging and inventory areas.
• Team Collaboration: Work with the Team Lead, Receiving Team, and Heat Press Operators to ensure smooth workflow and meet production targets.
• Process Adherence & Improvement: Follow company policies and safety guidelines, identify areas for process improvement, and participate in training and development sessions.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial judgment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Familiarity with measuring tools and their application.
• Ability to work consistently and maintain a steady pace.
• Strong team collaboration skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Basic understanding of quality control principles.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy 13 paid holidays, 10 PTO days, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and 401k with company match. Benefit from 8 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and family planning support. Opportunities for growth and advancement are available.

Work Environment

The work environment is casual with a dress code that includes jeans, slacks, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies. Steel-toed boots or sneakers are required. The shift is Monday through Friday, from 7am to 3:30pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Liverpool, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Liverpool,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025.

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.