Production Helper

Cast House Helper

The Cast House Helper supports safe and efficient operations in the cast house by handling aluminum products after extrusion, tending production lines, racking and packing materials, and moving bins with a forklift. This role works closely with the cast house team and follows established safety procedures while performing physically demanding tasks in a hot, high-noise industrial environment.

SHIFT: 6PM -6AM

Will train on morning shift for 2-3 weeks from 6am to 6pm.

Responsibilities

• Handle aluminum products safely after extrusion, ensuring proper placement, organization, and flow through the production process.
• Tend production lines by monitoring material flow, adjusting as needed, and supporting operators to maintain consistent output and quality.
• Rack and pack aluminum products according to established procedures and specifications, preparing materials for storage or shipment.
• Operate or assist with operating production and material-handling equipment as directed, including forklifts for moving bins and materials.
• Use a tape measure accurately to verify dimensions and ensure products meet required specifications.
• Perform general labor tasks such as lifting, carrying, stacking, and organizing materials in the cast house and plant areas.
• Use basic hand tools safely and correctly to support production, packing, and equipment-related tasks.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment in hot and noisy plant conditions.
• Support crane and saw operations as training progresses, learning additional duties to grow into higher-level operator roles.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area by removing debris, organizing materials, and supporting housekeeping standards in the cast house.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members about production needs, safety concerns, and equipment issues.
• Work overtime as needed, including additional shifts, to support 24/7 plant coverage and production demands.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance, punctuality, and strong work ethic to support continuous operations in the cast house.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Laborer experience and the physical ability to perform heavy labor tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Comfort working in very hot conditions and in a high-noise industrial setting.
• Capability to perform general labor duties such as lifting, carrying, and standing for long shifts.
• Basic familiarity with hand tools and machine operation in an industrial or production setting.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic, with a willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment consistently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in similar industrial environments such as large-scale manufacturing plants is beneficial.
• Prior exposure to crane, saw, or heavy equipment operation is a plus, though training is available for motivated workers.
• Willingness to cross-train into higher-level operator roles as skills and experience grow.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including permanent night shift, and accept frequent overtime opportunities.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced production environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing operation that offers a stable, long-standing business with a close-knit, family feel and a strong focus on safety. The facility continues to expand toward 24/7 coverage, creating opportunities to advance into higher-level operator roles as you learn and develop new skills. The company recognizes dedication through frequent overtime opportunities, tenure bonuses at multiple service milestones, and regular team events such as quarterly barbecues and picnics. With hundreds of employees across multiple locations and more than four decades in business, you benefit from both the stability of an established organization and the growth potential of an expanding plant.

Work Environment

This role is based in a plant and cast house environment that combines indoor work areas with unregulated production spaces. The cast house is very hot due to the furnaces used to melt and mold metal, and in the summer temperatures can reach around 110 degrees. The area is loud, with high noise levels and other industrial factors typical of a heavy manufacturing facility. The position follows a 12-hour shift schedule, with permanent night shift hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM after an initial training period of approximately 23 weeks on day shift from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Overtime is frequently available, including the option to pick up additional days to support around-the-clock coverage. Dress code requires steel-toe boots and long pants, and employees must wear a hard hat, safety glasses, and ear plugs while in the plant. The work is physically demanding, involves heavy labor, and takes place in a safety-focused, production-driven environment using industrial machinery, hand tools, and material-handling equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pennsauken, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.21 - $22.21/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)