Job Title: 2nd Shift Production Helper Job Description
This role supports a high-volume industrial metal production facility by assembling, packaging, and preparing materials for shipment according to detailed work orders and specifications. As a 2nd Shift Production Helper, you help maintain a safe and productive work area, support multiple positions on the production floor as needed, and ensure orders are completed accurately and efficiently to meet customer expectations.
Responsibilities
Assemble material for shipment or for use as components in accordance with specifications and instructions on work orders.
Select material from specific heats or based on physical condition as directed on work orders and job instructions.
Count materials accurately and record heat or test numbers, symbols, random lengths, and other required information on orders.
Prepare and package materials using appropriate banding and packaging tools to meet work order packaging specifications.
Use measurement tools such as tape measures and gauges to verify lengths, sizes, and other material specifications.
Maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards for each job assignment and follow all facility safety procedures.
Handle materials safely and efficiently, including staging and moving product, with forklift and overhead crane equipment if qualified.
Fill in for absent positions on the production floor, as qualified and excluding maintenance roles, to help maintain workflow.
Troubleshoot minor issues and adapt to changing production needs in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Support shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment activities by picking, staging, and preparing orders for outbound shipment.
Record lot numbers, heat numbers, and other material tracking information accurately to support inventory and documentation requirements.
Perform all other duties as assigned, understanding that responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Essential Skills
Ability to successfully pass a skills-based assessment evaluating reading, math, inspection and measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and inspection accuracy when counting materials, recording heat and test numbers, and verifying order specifications.
Proficiency in assembly and packaging tasks, including preparing materials for shipment in accordance with work instructions and customer specifications.
Ability to understand and follow work orders and specifications to correctly select materials based on heat numbers, physical condition, and packaging requirements.
Proficient use of hand tools, including banding and packaging tools, for securing, bundling, and preparing materials safely and efficiently.
Comfort using measurement tools such as tape measures and gauges to verify lengths, sizes, and other material specifications.
Basic math skills for counting, measuring, and accurately recording material data.
Basic problem-solving skills and adaptability to fill in across different roles and maintain workflow in a dynamic production environment.
Certified fork truck experience preferred, with the ability to safely move materials and stage orders in a production or warehouse environment.
Crane experience preferred, including use of sheet lifters, chains, slings, hoists, or hooks to handle metal materials.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with hand tools for banding and packaging material in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
Understanding of work order packaging specifications and ability to apply them consistently.
Material handling experience using forklifts and overhead cranes to move, stage, and load materials while maintaining safety and productivity.
Shipping and receiving or order fulfillment experience, including picking, staging, and preparing orders for outbound shipment.
Inventory tracking and documentation experience, such as recording lot numbers, heat numbers, and tracking materials through production.
Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with metal products, including basic understanding of fabrication or processing concepts.
Experience in the metals or steel industry preferred, such as prior work in steel service centers, fabrication shops, or similar environments.
Why Work Here?
You join a growing organization with significant new projects that create strong demand and stable opportunities on the production floor. The environment values safety, accuracy, and teamwork, and offers the chance to learn multiple roles, expand your skills, and grow within a busy industrial operation. You become part of a long-standing legacy in the metal products industry, where your contributions are recognized and your development is supported.
Work Environment
This position is based in a large, standard manufacturing facility dedicated to industrial metal products. The facility is not climate controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons. You work alongside a production team of around 40 people, contributing to a high-activity environment where coordination and communication are important. The dress code includes steel toe boots, jeans, and a T-shirt, reflecting the hands-on nature of the work. The role is on 2nd shift, with typical hours from 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, and there is also a 1st shift operating from 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hilliard, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.19 - $24.19/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hilliard,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 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.
