Production Worker

Job Title: Production Worker

Job Description

This role involves working in a high-volume manufacturing environment to support the production of concrete-based building products and house siding. You will perform general labor tasks, set up and operate machinery, and assist with testing raw materials to ensure product quality. The position is physically demanding and requires regular lifting, crawling under and around equipment, and working in wet, messy, and humid conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor duties across multiple production areas, including material handling and clean-up tasks.
• Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery used to mix raw materials and create concrete-based products.
• Assist with testing and inspecting raw materials to ensure they meet quality and production standards.
• Work in the machine operation department to mix bulk raw materials according to established formulas and procedures.
• Support the finishing department by handling products that are being painted, sealed, or stained according to order specifications.
• Assist in the shipping and receiving department by helping to palletize finished products for shipment.
• Work safely around moving equipment, forklifts, and bulk raw materials, following all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including cleaning around machinery and production lines as needed.
• Continuously stand, walk, or sit throughout 12-hour shifts as production needs require.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to and above 35 lbs on a regular basis.
• Crawl under and around machinery when required to perform job tasks or support maintenance activities.
• Follow a Zero Harm safety culture by adhering strictly to safety guidelines and reporting any hazards or incidents.
• Demonstrate reliability by maintaining consistent attendance and supporting production targets on a rotating schedule.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily production goals and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Ideally a minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing or working with large machinery and equipment.
• Proven ability to demonstrate past success in a manufacturing environment or business support crew setting.
• Understanding of and commitment to safety policies to support a Zero Harm safety culture.
• Solid work history that shows learning, job growth, and tangible achievements.
• Ability to continuously stand, walk, or sit for the duration of 12-hour shifts.
• Comfort working around bulk raw materials, moving equipment, and conditions associated with cement board manufacturing.
• Capability to regularly lift 35 lbs or more as part of daily job duties.
• Willingness and ability to work in messy, wet, and very humid environments.
• Comfort crawling under and around machinery to complete assigned tasks.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to operate and monitor production equipment safely and effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a paper mill or similar heavy industrial environment is a plus.
• Experience in industries such as large-scale manufacturing, construction materials, or heavy equipment operation is beneficial.
• Demonstrated track record of stable employment, including at least 6+ months of experience with a single employer.
• Strong attention to detail when following production procedures and safety protocols.
• Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented production environment.
• Willingness to participate in and complete a structured safety training program prior to full production duties.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, established manufacturing operation that offers direct placement and long-term career potential. The organization values safety through a strong Zero Harm culture and invests in a dedicated safety training program to set you up for success. You gain exposure to multiple departments, providing opportunities to learn new skills in machine operation, finishing, and shipping. The rotating schedule allows for extended blocks of time off, supporting work-life balance while still providing full-time hours.

Work Environment

The work environment is a large-scale manufacturing facility specializing in concrete-based products and house siding for the construction and home-building sector. Operations span three main departments: a machine operation area where raw materials are mixed to form cement board products, a finishing department where products are painted, sealed, or stained to order specifications, and a shipping/receiving department where finished goods are palletized and moved via forklift for outbound shipment. The facility is wet, messy, and very humid, and team members work in close proximity to bulk raw materials, moving equipment, and heavy machinery. The role requires frequent lifting of 35 lbs or more, continuous standing and walking during 12-hour shifts, and occasional crawling under and around machinery. The schedule follows a 2-2-3 rotating pattern with 12-hour day shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 12-hour night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. New hires complete a one-week safety training program, typically Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, before transitioning to the regular rotating schedule.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tacoma, WA.

The pay range for this position is $26.40 - $26.40/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Tacoma,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.