Manufacturing Laborer - 1st Shift

September 23, 2026

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Now Hiring General Laborers for a Manufacturing Facility in Chambersburg, PA!1st shift- Monday-Thursday!Second Chance Friendly Employer!Full-Time and Long-TermJob DescriptionThe position involves working as a Winder, where you will be responsible for removing rolls from the conveyor belt and stacking them accordingly. You will assist in lacing, starting, and stopping the machine to run material through for production while maintaining the correct line speed. Your duties will include inspecting, repairing, and staging rolls for production, which involves bringing rolls from the storage area, removing busted edges with a sheet stripper, and sanding the wheel grind. Furthermore, you will record all necessary information for dry felt rolls used during your shift daily, as well as document paper breaks and machine downtime on the Lost Productivity Record.Responsibilities<ul><li>Remove rolls from the conveyor belt and stack them accordingly.</li><li>Assist in lacing, starting, and stopping the machine for production.</li><li>Maintain correct line speed during production.</li><li>Inspect, repair, and stage rolls for production.</li><li>Prepare rolls for production by removing busted edges and sanding the wheel grind.</li><li>Record necessary information for dry felt rolls and document paper breaks and machine downtime.</li></ul>Essential Skills<ul><li>Machine operator experience.</li><li>Power tool proficiency.</li><li>General labor skills.</li><li>Hand tool usage.</li><li>Experience in roofing or construction production.</li></ul>Additional Skills & Qualifications<ul><li>General cleaning skills.</li><li>Machine operating experience.</li><li>Stacking and counting abilities.</li><li>Record-keeping proficiency.</li></ul>Why Work Here?Enjoy eight paid holidays a year, comprehensive Blue Cross Blue Shield Health insurance, and a 401k plan after one year of service. These benefits contribute to a supportive and rewarding work environment.Work EnvironmentThe role takes place in a manufacturing environment with running machines and forklifts, where roofing materials are produced. The facility emits a strong asphalt smell due to the product and is not climate-controlled, which can lead to hot conditions during the summer. Work hours vary throughout the week, with shifts on Monday from 10am to 6pm, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6am to 6pm, Thursday from 6am to 2pm, and Fridays from 7am to 3pm during the shutdown period. During a 12-hour shift, employees are entitled to two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch break, while an 8-hour shift includes one 15-minute break and one 30-minute lunch break.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chambersburg, PA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $16.75 - $17.99/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chambersburg,PA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026. <h4>About Aerotek</h4> 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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