Job Title: Manufacturing Associate (1st or 2nd Shift) ($18-25/hr.)

We are seeking skilled and dedicated Manufacturing Associates to join our team in Salem, OH. We are hiring for Manufacturing Associates and Material Handlers. You may assist in various departments within the Warehouse facility. Apply today to discuss the openings in detail.

Weekly Pay*

Overtime paying time and a half

Manufacturing Associate Description

Pick, pack, and prepare products to be shipped based on customer orders

Lift and process various steel and aluminum parts

Select, count, and sort parts for shipment

Look up orders and products on computer

Assist with other departments as needed

Complete all tasks in a safe and efficient manner

Maintain a clean and organized work area

Grinding and cleaning materials according to engineering specifications and on schedule

Could be working in various departments including saw, bending, burn table, and brake press

Comfortable reading a tape measure to ensure quality

Material Handler Description

Gather materials to bring to various departments across multiple facilities

Operate overhead crane, forklift, or pallet jack to move large skids and other items

Unload and load materials

Keep track of inventory

Assist with tasks in other environments as needed

Complete all tasks in a safe and efficient manner

Skills

General Labor, Manufacturing, Packing, Picking, overhead crane, Pallet jack, forklift, unloading / loading

Top Skills Details

Packing, Picking, Material Handling, Hand / Power tools, Lifting 50lbs., Tape Measure

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs throughout the shift

At least 1 year of experience operating a forklift required

At least 1 year of warehouse / manufacturing experience required

Must be attentive to detail to ensure orders are pulled correctly

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salem, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Salem,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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