General Production Worker

Aerotek; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-site benefits

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring entry-level Production Workers for a heavy steel manufacturing facility in Wildwood, FL. You will receive hands-on training and grow from Checker/Packer Helper to Press Helper as you learn material handling, crane operation, and machine support.

Expect to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts with full-time hours and on-site, non-climate-controlled conditions. Safety and teamwork are emphasized, with weekly pay and benefits available for eligible roles.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of verifiable industrial or manufacturing experience.
• Comfortable in a heavy industrial environment.
• Able to learn forklift and overhead crane operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist machine and equipment operators during manufacturing processes.
• Handle, move, and organize steel pipe and tubing; bundle for storage/shipments.
• Perform visual quality inspections and identify defects.
• Hang and unhang steel material from overhead crane slings; assist crane movement.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Industrial exp

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Safety conscious

Job description

Entry-Level Production Worker / Manufacturing Helper - Wildwood, FL

For a faster response please reach out to our hiring recruiter Nick @ 407-754- 2326

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime 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.

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.