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Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

As a production associate, you will operate and maintain the scale booth, weigh trucks as they arrive and leave the yard with loads of scrap metal, and record weights into the computer system. You will also provide customer service, direct truck drivers to appropriate locations, and handle payments for customers by writing checks or issuing prepaid debit cards. The role primarily involves working inside the scale booth, but occasional exposure to outside elements is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the scale booth.
• Weigh trucks as they arrive and leave with scrap metal.
• Record weights into the computer system.
• Provide customer service and direct truck drivers to appropriate locations.
• Handle customer payments by writing checks or issuing prepaid debit cards.
• Use touch screen computer systems for weighing and paying.

Essential Skills

• General production skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Computer operation skills.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail for issuing payments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with computers.
• Personable and able to provide good customer service.
• Comfortable with exposure to outside elements, dirt, noise, and heavy equipment fumes.

Why Work Here?

This position offers lots of upward mobility, with opportunities to advance to roles such as Yard Manager. Employees can apply internally for positions in other departments or operations for career growth. The company provides good benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Work Environment

The primary work location is inside the scale booth, with occasional exposure to outside elements such as rain, heat, and cold. You may encounter loud noises and fumes from heavy equipment and metal recycling machinery. The scrapyard can be dusty and may expose you to dirt. Regular working hours are from 9am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

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.

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.