General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker supports a busy steel manufacturing operation by performing a variety of general labor tasks related to the production of counterweights and steel products. This role involves unloading products from machines, preparing materials for shipment, assisting with material handling, and consistently following all safety policies and procedures in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide range of general labor tasks in the manufacturing of counterweights and steel products.

• Unload finished or semi-finished product from machines in a safe and efficient manner.

• Prepare products and materials for shipment, including staging, organizing, and basic packaging as needed.

• Support material handling activities, such as moving, stacking, and positioning steel products and raw materials.

• Operate basic production and material handling equipment as directed and in accordance with safety guidelines.

• Use measurement tools to verify product dimensions and ensure materials meet required specifications.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety and productivity.

• Follow all applicable safety policies, procedures, and guidelines at all times.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and schedules.

• Report any equipment issues, safety concerns, or production problems promptly.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform general labor tasks in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Ability to safely lift and carry 50+ pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.

• Willingness to work overtime, including at least 5 hours per week when required.

• Basic familiarity with machine operation in a production setting.

• Ability to use measurement tools to check product dimensions and quality.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

• Strong commitment to following all safety policies and procedures.

• Reliability and punctuality for scheduled shifts across multiple possible time slots.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.

• Experience with construction, assembly, or similar hands-on work is beneficial.

• Comfort working around heavy steel, large machinery, and mixed new and older equipment.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a production team in a high-activity environment.

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new tasks and processes.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, full-time manufacturing operation that offers steady work and clear opportunities for growth and promotion. The organization values long-term employment and provides benefits that support employees over time. As a well-established company in the Youngstown area, it offers the chance to build a lasting career in a core industry, develop practical skills, and advance within a growing operation that is focused on customer satisfaction and high-quality products.

Work Environment

This role is based in a heavy steel manufacturing facility in Youngstown. The environment is industrial, dirty, and not well lit in some areas, with a mix of new and older equipment in operation. The production team includes approximately 50+ full-time workers and roughly 120 people in production when including full-time and temporary staff, creating a busy, high-activity setting. The facility operates multiple shifts, including 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, and 10:30 PM–7:00 AM, and employees may be scheduled on any of these shifts with overtime as needed. The work involves frequent lifting of heavy steel materials, standing, walking, and working around large machines and material handling equipment in a traditional steel fabrication and service center environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Youngstown,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

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.

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.