Production Associate

Job Title: Production Laborer

Job Description

This role involves performing physically demanding production and general labor tasks in a heavy industrial scrap metal environment. You will sort and organize metals for processing and recycling, handle materials, and assist with loading and unloading trucks. The position requires working both inside a warehouse and outside in the yard, with roughly half of your time spent outdoors in varying weather conditions. You will regularly lift up to 50 pounds and move metal parts from one area to another while following strict safety and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Sort and organize various metals for processing and recycling according to established procedures.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently, including moving metal parts and components between designated areas.
• Unload incoming trucks and load outgoing trucks with metal materials and products.
• Work both inside the warehouse and outside in the yard, spending approximately 50% of the time in each environment.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including regularly lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds of metal parts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Follow all safety guidelines and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Adapt to working in a heavy industrial environment, including exposure to noise, dirt, and outdoor weather conditions.
• Assist with other general labor and production duties as assigned to support overall operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial environments.
• Comfort working in a heavy industrial setting with loud noise, dirt, and heavy equipment or machinery operating nearby.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort working outside approximately 50% of the time in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to wear all required PPE while working, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, steel-toed boots, and ear plugs.
• Reliability and consistency in following safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Basic material handling skills in production, manufacturing, warehouse distribution, or industrial settings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experienced in general labor within production, manufacturing, warehouse distribution, or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with material handling practices in heavy industrial operations.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform repetitive, physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team-oriented environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that supports both financial security and long-term stability. The organization offers an excellent benefits program that includes annual union pay raises, low-cost medical coverage with a low deductible, as well as dental and vision benefits. Paid time off supports work-life balance, while a robust retirement offering allows employees to contribute up to 50% of their wages to a 401(k) plan, with a generous 15% company match. A pension program contributes a set amount for every hour worked, enhancing long-term retirement savings. Performance raises, profit sharing, quarterly bonuses, and performance bonuses reward strong contributions and create opportunities for continued growth and recognition.

Work Environment

The role operates on a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The setting is a heavy industrial scrap metal yard that is on the dirtier side of work environments and can be loud in many areas due to heavy equipment and machinery running. Work is split between an indoor warehouse and an outdoor yard, with approximately half of the time spent outside, exposing employees to varying weather conditions. Safety is a strong focus, and employees wear full PPE, including hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, and ear plugs. The company has a long-standing, 115-year history as a family-owned business that emphasizes caring for its employees, combining a rugged industrial environment with a strong commitment to safety and employee well-being.

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

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

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 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.