**Job Title: General Production Worker** **Job Description** Join our team as a General Production Worker in a tire retread shop, where you will assist in various retread operations. Your duties will include measuring and cutting tire tread to length, operating machinery to adhere tread to wheels, and using hoists and conveyor systems to manage used semi-truck tires. You will also operate a conveyor system to transport tires into heating chambers and assist in baking tires for four hours before unloading them. Additionally, you will help with production tasks in other departments as needed, and use pneumatic buffing tools to finish tires. **Responsibilities** + Measure and cut tire tread to length. + Operate machinery to adhere tread to wheels. + Use hoists and conveyor systems to maneuver and transport tires. + Operate a conveyor system to transport tires into heating chambers. + Bake tires for four hours and unload them using conveyor and pulley systems. + Assist with production in other departments as needed. + Use pneumatic buffing tools to finish tires. **Essential Skills** + General labor experience in production, manufacturing, or warehouse environments. + Ability to stand for the entire shift and perform physically demanding tasks. + Capability to push, pull, bend, and stoop as required. + Open to working overtime, including 10-hour shifts and Saturdays. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + No prior experience required, but a willingness to learn and adapt is essential. **Why Work Here?** This position offers the opportunity to work for a large company known for its excellent benefits package. The local management team is easy-going and supportive, providing a positive work environment. This role promises steady employment with opportunities for overtime. **Work Environment** The work environment involves handling used tires, which can be a bit dirty and loud in some areas due to the operation of ovens and other production equipment. The facility utilizes multiple conveyor systems to transport tires, and employees are expected to work from 4 am to 12:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with potential overtime extending shifts to 1:30 pm or 2:30 pm, and every other Saturday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Portland,OR. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 14, 2026. **About Aerotek:** 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.