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Job Title: 1st Shift Production Helper
Job Description

The 1st Shift Production Helper plays a key role in assembling and preparing industrial metal products for shipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment. In this role, you ensure a safe and productive work area, follow detailed work orders and specifications, and support the production team by filling in across different positions as needed. You contribute directly to consistent quality, accurate order fulfillment, and reliable customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assemble materials for shipment or components in accordance with detailed specifications and instructions on work orders.
• Select materials based on specific heat numbers, physical condition, and packaging requirements as outlined on orders.
• Count materials accurately and record heat or test numbers, symbols, random lengths, and other required information on work orders.
• Prepare and package materials for outbound shipment using appropriate banding and packaging tools.
• Use measurement tools such as tape measures and gauges to verify lengths, sizes, and specifications before shipment.
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards for every job assignment and work area.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently, including staging and moving products, with forklift and overhead crane equipment where qualified.
• Apply attention to detail when inspecting materials and verifying order specifications to prevent shipment errors.
• Interpret and follow work orders, packaging specifications, and customer requirements to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
• Demonstrate basic problem-solving skills and adaptability by filling in for absent positions (excluding maintenance) and supporting workflow in a dynamic production environment.
• Complete shipping and receiving tasks such as picking, staging, and preparing orders for outbound shipment.
• Record inventory and production data, including lot numbers and heat numbers, to support accurate tracking through the production process.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, recognizing that responsibilities and activities may change as business needs evolve.

Essential Skills

• Ability to successfully complete a skills-based assessment evaluating reading, math, inspection and measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and inspection accuracy when counting materials, recording data, and verifying order specifications.
• Proficiency in assembly and packaging tasks in a production or warehouse environment.
• Ability to understand and follow work orders, specifications, and packaging requirements.
• Proficient use of hand tools, including banding and packaging tools, for securing and bundling materials.
• Comfort using measurement tools such as tape measures and gauges to verify lengths, sizes, and specifications.
• Basic math skills for counting, measuring, and accurately recording material data.
• Material handling experience, with the ability to move, stage, and load materials safely.
• Basic problem-solving skills and adaptability to work across different roles and maintain workflow.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with metal products in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified forklift operation experience in a production or warehouse setting (preferred).
• Overhead crane or hoist experience using slings, chains, and lifting devices to handle metal materials (preferred).
• Experience with shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment, including picking, staging, and preparing outbound orders.
• Inventory tracking and documentation experience, such as recording lot numbers, heat numbers, and tracking materials through production.
• Experience in the metals or steel industry, including steel service centers or fabrication shops (preferred).

Why Work Here?

You join a growing organization with expanding projects and new opportunities on the production floor. The environment supports skill development in material handling, assembly, and industrial manufacturing, offering exposure to a wide range of processes and equipment. You work as part of a sizable, collaborative team where reliability, safety, and continuous improvement are valued, and where strong performance can open doors to long-term growth.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large, standard manufacturing facility that is not climate controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons. You work on a production floor with a team of around 40 people, collaborating closely to meet daily output and quality goals. The environment involves industrial metal products, material handling equipment, and hands-on assembly and packaging tasks. The typical dress code includes steel toe boots, jeans, and a t-shirt. Available shifts include 1st shift from 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 2nd shift from 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hilliard, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.69 - $22.69/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 Hilliard,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 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.

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.