Production Lead - 30/hr

Company: Aerotek
Location: Westerville
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Production Lead, up to $30/hr starting pay Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Production Lead to join our team. You will oversee production associates, ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves managing tasks such as moving bulk material, general housekeeping, measuring products, and shoveling carbon into bags. This position requires adaptability to change and quick production demands, with minimal heavy lifting involved. Responsibilities Material Handling: 40% of the role involves moving bulk materials efficiently. Packing/Shoveling Bags: 20% of your time will be spent packing and shoveling carbon into bags. Miscellaneous Labor: 40% includes cleaning areas, mixing materials, operating machines, and other general tasks. Essential Skills Experience in manufacturing. Proven track record of maintaining a good job history. Positive and adaptable attitude. Additional Skills & Qualifications Forklift experience is a plus. Why Work Here? This is a great place to work with very low turnover rates. Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan. Additionally, there are 8 paid holidays offered while on contract. Work Environment The plant is located on the east side of Columbus. The environment can be dirty due to the carbon process, with temperatures varying from hot in the summer to cold in the winter. However, the facility is kept clean and well-maintained with a strong emphasis on safety, ensuring everyone operates in the safest manner possible. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 Columbus,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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