General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production WorkerJob DescriptionThis role involves performing physically demanding general production and material handling work in a heavy industrial scrap metal yard. You will sort and organize metals for processing and recycling, move materials throughout the facility, and support loading and unloading operations both inside the warehouse and outside in the yard. The position requires regular lifting of metal parts up to 50 pounds and working comfortably in an industrial environment with exposure to the elements.Responsibilities

• Sort and organize various types of metals for processing and recycling according to established procedures.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently, moving metal parts and products from one area of the facility to another.
• Unload trucks by removing metal materials and products and placing them in designated locations.
• Load trucks with sorted and processed metals in a safe and organized manner.
• Work approximately 50% of the time inside the warehouse and 50% of the time outside in the yard.
• Lift and carry metal parts weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout the shift.
• Operate within a heavy industrial environment, staying alert to equipment, machinery, and surroundings.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment at all times, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, steel-toed boots, and ear plugs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, both inside the warehouse and in the yard.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of daily tasks.
• Adapt to working in varying weather conditions outdoors, using provided rain gear when necessary.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial environments.
• Comfort working in a heavy industrial setting with loud noise and heavy equipment or machinery operating nearby.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including regularly lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors, with approximately 50% of the time spent outside.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, steel-toed boots, and ear plugs.
• Reliability and consistency in attending a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Comfort working in environments that can be dirty, noisy, and fast-paced.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general labor, production, manufacturing, warehouse distribution, industrial work, or materials handling.
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities in a busy industrial yard.
• Strong awareness of safety practices in heavy industrial environments.
• Willingness to learn and follow company processes for metal sorting, organizing, and material handling.

Why Work Here?You will join a long-established, family-owned organization with a 115-year history of caring for its employees and investing in their long-term success. The company offers an excellent benefits package that includes annual union pay raises, affordable medical coverage with a low deductible, as well as dental and vision benefits. You can earn paid time off and contribute up to 50% of your wages to a 401(k) plan, with a generous 15% company match on contributions. The organization also provides a pension with a contribution for every hour worked, along with performance raises, profit sharing, quarterly bonuses, and additional performance-based bonuses. This combination of strong benefits, retirement support, and performance incentives creates a stable and rewarding place to build a career.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a heavy industrial scrap metal yard and warehouse environment, operating on a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work setting is on the dirtier side, with exposure to dust, debris, and outdoor conditions, and approximately half of the workday spent outside in the yard. Conditions can be loud in many areas due to heavy equipment and machinery running, and the environment requires continuous awareness of safety. The company provides rain gear for working in wet weather and requires full personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, steel-toed boots, and ear plugs. The organization maintains an industrial atmosphere while emphasizing employee well-being and safety, reflecting its long-standing, family-oriented culture. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.50 - $23.50/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 15, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

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.