Packager 18+/hr

Packager-(1st Shift) ($18-20/hr.)

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our packaging team in an industrial setting. This role involves working on the end of a packaging line, ensuring that steel products are packaged according to customer specifications. The position is on the first shift and offers paid breaks.

Weekly Pay

1st Shift: 6am-2pm or 10am-6pm (Monday-Friday)

Job Description:

• Package steel by banding large plates to meet customer specifications.
• Learn and adhere to customer requirements for each order, including skidding wood runners and waterproof paper usage.
• Collaborate with another packager to complete the packaging of 50 to 100 bundles daily.
• Handle steel plates or sheets weighing between 2,000 to 5,000 lbs per bundle.
• Use plastic banding for 99% of packaging tasks.
• Read work instructions and coordinate with the team lead.
• Operate a stacker machine, hand tools, nail gun, and stapler.
• Utilize overhead cranes and tow motors for material handling.

Why Work Here?

Experience the stability of working with a company that has never had a layoff and offers solid benefits, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and a matching 401k plan. You will receive annual raises and hands-on training, with opportunities for growth into machine operator roles. Enjoy being part of a team where employees are valued and not just numbers, with potential career advancement across their multiple locations worldwide.

Work Environment

Work in a steel manufacturing environment that can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The facility features large garage doors for semi-truck access, ensuring efficient loading and unloading. Embrace the dynamic and industrious atmosphere where every day presents new challenges and opportunities.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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.