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Aerotek lists this Production Helper opportunity in palmerton, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Production HelperAssist with the production of aluminum powder by loading raw materials into machines, removing metal, and operating screening/blending equipment. This is an outdoor role requiring comfort with working in the elements, including extreme heat and cold.ResponsibilitiesLoad raw materials into machines and remove metal.Screen, blend, and pack aluminum powder into 55-gallon drums, Supersacs, or railcars.Operate blending towers and assist with furnace, screen, and blending operations.Move packed materials as part of logistics and maintenance duties.Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain plant cleanliness.Adhere to strict safety protocols in a manufacturing environment, working in varied weather conditions.Essential SkillsGeneral production experience.Mechanical aptitude.Experience with general labor, production, construction, assembly, forklift, hand tools, power tools, machine operating, inspection, math, and concrete.Ability to operate machinery.Familiarity with using a tape measure.Additional Skills & QualificationsPhysical stamina to lift 50 lbs and climb three flights of stairs to blending towers multiple times during a shift.Willingness to work a 2-12 hour, 24/7 rotating shift schedule.Comfortable working outdoors in extreme heat and cold, with access to small buildings to warm up or cool down.Strong adherence to safety policies.Why Work Here?Benefit from a $2 differential for weekend work and enjoy great company benefits and a 401k plan upon hire. Opportunities for pay advancement within the first year.Work EnvironmentIndustrial manufacturing environment with potential exposure to year-round outdoor conditions. The role operates on a 2-2-3 schedule from 6:45 to 7, rotating days and nights every 28 days.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palmerton, PA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.50 - $26.10/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Palmerton, PA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.
Worksite address
palmerton, PA, 18071, US
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