General Production Worker

Job Description

Job Description

General Production Worker Pay: $23.50/hr Location: Portland, OR Job Overview

We are seeking hardworking individuals to join our team as General Production Workers. In this role, you will assist with sorting and processing recyclable metals, loading and unloading materials, and supporting daily warehouse operations. This position is physically active and requires the ability to work both indoors and outdoors while handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Sort and separate metals for recycling and processing.
• Move, organize, and handle materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Work in a combination of warehouse and outdoor environments.
• Perform repetitive lifting and movement of metal products up to 50 lbs.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, recycling, or industrial environments is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a heavy industrial setting.
• Ability to perform physical labor throughout the shift.
• Experience with material handling and general warehouse duties is a plus.
• Willingness to work outdoors for portions of the day in varying weather conditions.

• Must be comfortable wearing PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility vests, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and following company procedures.

• Competitive pay with annual union wage increases.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Industry-leading retirement benefits, including a 401(k) with company contributions and pension plan.
• Performance-based raises, profit sharing, and bonus opportunities.
• Long-term career growth with a stable, family-owned company that has been in business for more than 115 years.

This position is based in a heavy industrial recycling facility operating Monday through Friday on a day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM . The environment can be dusty, noisy, and physically demanding, but safety is a top priority and all required PPE is provided or required onsite.

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

The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $23.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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.

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.