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Job Title: General Production Worker Job Description The General Production Worker supports daily operations in a high-volume steel distribution yard by unloading trailers, moving and organizing steel materials, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. This role involves extensive walking, consistent physical labor, and working outdoors in all weather conditions while learning and applying a color-coded system to identify and place steel products accurately. Responsibilities + Unload trailers arriving in the yard and safely move steel materials into the warehouse and designated storage areas. + Complete an initial training period focused on general clean-up, learning color codes for steel, and understanding material placement in the warehouse. + Walk and stand for 8u201310 hour shifts while performing production and material handling tasks throughout the yard and warehouse. + Use a color-coded system to identify, sort, and place steel products accurately, ensuring materials are stored in the correct locations. + Perform general clean-up duties to keep work areas organized, free of debris, and safe for all team members. + Receive inventory and assist with tracking and organizing incoming materials in the yard and warehouse. + Move metals and steel products consistently throughout the day using appropriate tools and safe lifting techniques. + Apply basic math skills and tape measure readings to support accurate measurement and handling of materials. + Read and follow written instructions in English related to production tasks, safety procedures, and warehouse operations. + Adapt to working outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining productivity and safety standards. Essential Skills + Experience in general labor or similar physically demanding roles such as warehouse, landscaping, or construction. + Comfort working in a physically demanding position that requires consistent lifting, carrying, and moving of metals and large materials. + Ability to walk and stand for 8u201310 hour shifts in a warehouse and yard environment. + Ability to work outside in the elements, including cold, rain, and snow. + Ability to see color clearly and learn, understand, and retain a color-coded system for steel identification and placement. + Basic math skills to support measurements and material handling tasks. + Ability to read and write in English to follow instructions, safety guidelines, and work documentation. + Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately. + Comfort working around large steel products and in an industrial warehouse environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Previous warehouse experience, especially in a production or distribution setting. + Background in general labor fields such as landscaping, construction, or similar outdoor, hands-on roles. + Willingness to learn new systems, including color coding and warehouse layout, and apply them consistently. + Reliability and strong work ethic to support stable, long-term employment. Why Work Here? You join a stable operation that offers strong growth potential and the opportunity to build long-term tenure. The organization values reliability, hands-on work, and continuous learning, providing a setting where dedicated individuals can develop their skills, grow within the company, and enjoy consistent, steady employment. Work Environment The role is based in an outdoor yard and warehouse environment focused on steel distribution. Team members work primarily outside in all weather conditions, including cold, rain, and snow, and spend most of the shift on their feet walking, standing, and moving materials. The work involves handling large steel products in an industrial setting, with a strong emphasis on safety and proper material handling. Attire should be practical for outdoor, physically demanding work and suitable for varying weather conditions. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wallingford, CT. 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 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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Wallingford,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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.