Production Helper

Production Helper
Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Production Helper, where you will play a crucial role in assisting with the production of aluminum powder. This position involves loading raw materials into machines, removing metal, and operating screening/blending equipment. You will be working outdoors, so be prepared to handle extreme heat, cold, and varying weather conditions.
Responsibilities

• Load raw materials into machines and remove metal.
• Screen, blend, and pack aluminum powder into 55-gallon drums, Supersacs, or railcars.
• Operate blending towers and assist with furnace, screen, and blending operations.
• Move packed materials and perform general housekeeping duties to maintain plant cleanliness.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols in a manufacturing environment, including working in varied weather conditions.

Essential Skills

• General production knowledge.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• General labor experience.
• Comfortable working outdoors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Physical stamina to lift 50 lbs and climb 3 flights of stairs multiple times during a shift.
• Willingness to work 2-12 hour, 24/7 rotating shifts.
• Ability to operate forklifts, hand tools, power tools, and machines.
• Basic math and measurement skills.

Why Work Here?
Enjoy a $2 differential for weekend work and take advantage of great company benefits and a 401k plan once hired. Experience pay advancement within one year, ensuring your career growth.
Work Environment
Work in an industrial manufacturing setting with potential exposure to year-round outdoor elements. The shift follows a 2-2-3 schedule from 6:45 to 7, rotating days and nights every 28 working days. Small buildings are available for warming up or cooling down as needed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palmerton, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $26.10/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palmerton, PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Palmerton,PA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.