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Job Title: Production Helper

Job Description

As a Production Helper, you will be responsible for material handling, machine operation, packaging, labeling finished products, and preparing them for shipping. You will assist with the setup and operation of automated production machinery, specifically for weatherizing solutions on large paper rolls used in the construction industry. Your role will also include shop cleanup and general shop assistance, as well as operating a forklift to move materials.

Responsibilities

+ Handle materials and operate machines efficiently.

+ Package and label finished products for shipment.

+ Assist in setting up and operating automated production machinery.

+ Clean and maintain the shop area.

+ Operate a forklift to transport materials.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ Proficiency in forklift operation.

+ Ability to handle industrial machinery and perform machine operations.

+ Competence in general labor and materials handling.

+ Familiarity with hand and power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Previous experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments is preferred.

+ Openness to working in an industrial environment with a positive attitude and drive.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers long-term employment with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees receive health and dental insurance, healthcare and dependent care FSAs, life and disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additional perks include paid vacation and education assistance.

Work Environment

You will work in an industrial manufacturing setting with heavy machinery. The role requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, hard hats, earplugs, and safety glasses. The work schedule rotates between three shifts every eight weeks: Day (6:45 AM – 3:00 PM), Swing (2:45 PM – 11:00 PM), and Night (10:45 PM – 7:00 AM), moving backwards from Night to Swing to Day every eight weeks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PORTLAND, Oregon.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.80 - $24.80/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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 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.