Production Support

Job Title: Production Support
Job Description
This Production Support role plays a key part in keeping the manufacturing process running smoothly and efficiently. You will support day-to-day production operations by handling material movement, basic assembly tasks, and shipping and receiving activities. Working closely with the shop production manager and other team members, you will help maintain a safe, organized, and productive heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and cranes to move materials and products safely throughout the facility.
• Unload incoming trucks and load outgoing trucks with materials, components, and finished products.
• Perform general labor and basic assembly work to support the production process as needed.
• Handle shipping and receiving duties, including preparing orders, verifying shipments, and organizing inventory.
• Collaborate with the shop production manager and production team to coordinate daily tasks and meet operational goals.
• Use a tape measure and other basic tools to ensure accurate measurements and proper handling of materials.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work area in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs as part of regular production support activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment to support efficient production operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production support or general labor within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts and the ability to safely move materials and products.
• Ability to use a tape measure accurately for basic measurement tasks.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand and work with basic mechanical processes and equipment.
• Capability to lift and handle items up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform shipping and receiving tasks, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with the shop production manager and other team members.
• Commitment to following safety protocols in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Somerset, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.