Manufacturing Associate- 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring General Laborers for a Manufacturing Facility in Chambersburg, PA

1st shift! Monday through Thursday!

Second Chance/ Background Friendly

Full-time/Long-term

Job Description

This position involves working with rolls coming down the conveyor belt, taking them off, and stacking them accordingly. You will assist in the lacing, starting, and stopping of the machine to run materials through for production while maintaining correct line speed. Additionally, you will inspect, repair, and stage rolls for production, which includes bringing them from the storage area, removing busted edges with a sheet stripper, and sanding the wheel grind. The roll of felt will then be staged for the machine to run. You will record all necessary information for the dry felt rolls used during your shift daily, as well as document all paper breaks and machine downtime on the Lost Productivity Record.

Responsibilities

• Remove rolls from the conveyor belt and stack them.
• Assist with machine lacing, starting, and stopping for production.
• Maintain correct line speed during production.
• Inspect, repair, and stage rolls for production.
• Prepare rolls by removing busted edges and sanding wheel grind.
• Record information for dry felt rolls used during shift.
• Document paper breaks and machine downtime.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a machine operator.
• Proficiency with power tools.
• General labor skills.
• Hand tool usage.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in roofing and construction.
• Background in production.
• Ability to perform general cleaning.
• Skills in stacking and counting.
• Record-keeping proficiency.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy eight paid holidays a year, along with access to Blue Cross Blue Shield Health insurance and a 401k plan after one year of service.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment that includes running machines and forklifts. The facility specializes in manufacturing roofing materials, which results in a strong asphalt smell from the product. It is not climate-controlled and can be hot during the summer months. Work hours are Monday from 10am-6pm, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6am-6pm, Thursday from 6am-2pm, and Friday varies, with shutdowns occurring in January through February, working Monday-Friday 7am-3pm during that period. Employees on a 12-hour shift receive two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch break, while those on an 8-hour day have one 15-minute break and a 30-minute lunch.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chambersburg, PA.

The pay range for this position is $16.75 - $17.99/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 Chambersburg,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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.