Entry-Level Production Worker / Manufacturing Helper - Wildwood, FL
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We are hiring Entry-Level Production Workers to join a heavy industrial steel manufacturing operation. This is a great opportunity for someone with industrial or manufacturing experience who wants to develop skills in material handling, overhead crane operation, forklift operation, steel production, and machine assisting .
Employees will receive hands-on training and have the opportunity to progress from Checker/Packer Helper to Press Helper as they become familiar with the operation.
Job Responsibilities
Assist machine and equipment operators throughout the manufacturing process
Handle, lift, move, stack, and organize steel pipe and tubing
Bundle finished pipe and tubing for storage and shipment
Tie and untie bundles of steel material
Tag and properly identify finished material
Perform visual quality inspections and identify obvious defects
Hook and unhook steel material from overhead crane slings
Assist with overhead crane movement of pipe, tubing, and steel
Assist with dunnaging finished products for proper storage and transportation
Work alongside Press Operators during the steel-forming process
Help position and move steel before and after forming
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Follow all plant safety procedures and production instructions
Qualifications
At least 1 year of verifiable industrial or manufacturing experience
Comfortable working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
Able to work around and handle steel pipe, tubing, sheet, and plate
Willing to learn forklift and overhead crane operation
Comfortable performing physical, hands-on production work
Able to remain on your feet throughout the shift
Strong attention to safety and quality
Dependable attendance and punctuality
Must be willing to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift
Training & Career Progression
Week 1: Safety & Equipment Training
Plant and safety orientation
HR onboarding
Union introduction
Forklift training
Overhead crane training
Plant procedures and expectations
Weeks 23: Checker/Packer Helper Training
Employees will learn:
Material handling
Pipe bundling and dunnaging
Tagging finished material
Visual quality inspection
Stacking and organizing steel pipe
Safely hooking material to crane slings
Assisting with overhead crane operations
Next Step: Press Helper
Once trained on the finishing and material-handling side, employees can begin working alongside Press Operators to learn the production process, including forming flat steel sheet or plate into pipe, positioning heavy steel material, and assisting with production equipment.
Schedule
1st Shift: 6:00 AM 2:00 PM
2nd Shift: 2:00 PM 10:00 PM
3rd Shift: 10:00 PM 6:00 AM
Candidates will initially train on 1st shift before being assigned to a shift based on production needs.
First Week Only:
MondayFriday, 7:00 AM 11:00 AM , approximately 20 hours.
After the first week, employees transition to a standard 40-hour workweek .
Work Environment
This is a non-climate-controlled steel manufacturing facility . The plant is covered and has fans throughout the facility, but employees should expect temperatures to vary with the weather. Candidates must be comfortable working around heavy steel materials, industrial machinery, forklifts, and overhead cranes .
Why This Opportunity?
Entry-level opportunity to grow within steel manufacturing
Forklift and overhead crane training provided
Hands-on training with experienced operators
Opportunity to develop machine operating and material-handling skills
Clear progression from Checker/Packer Helper to Press Helper
Full-time schedule after initial training
Ideal candidates will have previous industrial or manufacturing experience, strong attendance, a safety-first mindset, and an interest in learning new equipment and advancing within a heavy manufacturing environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wildwood, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.36 - $18.36/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 Wildwood,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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):
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