Job Description

Job Title: Line Worker

Job Description

This role supports a high-volume production manufacturing environment focused on plastic extrusion and related operations. You will oversee the production of plastic parts, monitor machinery, and ensure that all parts are produced, organized, and documented accurately. The position requires frequent measuring, quality checks, and physical tasks such as lifting, stacking, and palletizing parts, while maintaining a clean and efficient work area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of plastic parts on the manufacturing line and ensure consistent output throughout the shift.
• Monitor machinery during operation, promptly identify basic issues, and keep parts organized as they are produced.
• Legibly write and record order and production information, ensuring accurate tracking of what is running and what has been completed.
• Pull part tickets as needed based on current and previous production runs, and ensure correct parts and orders are processed.
• Stack, organize, and palletize finished parts safely and efficiently for storage or shipment.
• Use rulers, tape measures, and other measuring tools to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet specifications.
• Perform hourly or as-needed quality checks on parts, identifying defects and taking appropriate action to maintain quality standards.
• Lift and move materials and parts weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted multiple times per shift.
• Walk up and down stairs, including loading hoppers via a short set of stairs, as part of routine production tasks.
• Assist with line setup, basic cleaning, and general production duties to keep the work area safe, organized, and efficient.
• Work independently or as part of a team while staying on task and meeting production and quality expectations.
• Support extrusion, extrusion operation, or fabrication operation as assigned based on production needs.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure for production and quality checks.
• Comfort lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted multiple times per shift.
• Ability to perform frequent quality checks and maintain consistent attention to detail.
• Experience with general production, assembly, packaging, and production line work.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team while staying focused on assigned tasks.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to pass a math, ruler, and measuring test with a score of 90% or higher.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous machine operation experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Experience with plastic extrusion or injection molding environments is beneficial.
• Familiarity with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools is helpful.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools used in general labor and production settings.
• Experience with quality checks, quality control, inspection, and line setup.
• Experience in warehouse packing, cleaning, and general labor tasks.
• Experience in extrusion, assembly line, heavy lifting, line assembly, and machine operation is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization that offers long-term opportunities and clear paths for growth. Upon being hired directly, you receive an immediate pay increase and gain access to a strong benefits package, with eligibility starting after a short waiting period. The company provides additional earning potential through bonuses tied to safety, quality, and on-time performance, rewarding you for your contributions. As the facility continues to grow and add new lines, you have the chance to move into other departments and advance your career in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a plastic extrusion facility, where experience with injection molding is also valuable. The plant floor is older but kept very clean, and the facility has recently expanded to include additional extrusion lines and a larger warehouse and parts staging area. You may work in extrusion, extrusion operation, or fabrication operation depending on production needs. The operation runs multiple shifts with typical schedules of 6:45am–3:15pm for first shift, 2:45pm–11:15pm for second shift, and 10:45pm–7:15am for third shift. The work involves standing, walking, climbing a short set of stairs to load hoppers, and lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted. You will regularly use rulers, tape measures, calipers, gauges, and hand and power tools in a fast-paced production environment. Steel-toe footwear is required as part of the dress code to ensure safety on the production floor.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.50/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 Waterville,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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):
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.

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