Production Worker

Job Title: Production Worker 1st/2nd shift

Pay- $16 an hour

Job Description

• Join a long-established, family-owned furniture manufacturer that specializes in high-quality solid wood home and contract furnishings. As a Production Worker, you will help produce residential and commercial furniture with a strong focus on quality, precision, and pride in workmanship. You will work in a hands-on manufacturing environment, supporting various stages of the production process from material handling to finishing preparation.
• Responsibilities
  • Produce solid wood furniture and components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Operate basic woodworking hand and power tools safely and efficiently, with training provided as needed.
  • Load, unload, stack, and move wood materials throughout the production process.
  • Perform sanding, drilling, assembly, and finishing preparation tasks according to specifications.
  • Inspect products for quality, accuracy, and workmanship to ensure they meet established standards.
  • Follow detailed work instructions, production schedules, and all safety procedures.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
  • Use basic math skills and a tape measure to verify measurements and ensure accuracy in production.
  • Support general production and machine operation tasks as assigned.
  • Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to keep production running smoothly.
• Essential Skills
  • Willingness to learn new tasks and production processes.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly as needed.
  • Ability to stand for the entirety of the shift.
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure quality and accuracy.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions and safety guidelines.
  • Comfort working with hand tools and power tools in a manufacturing setting.
  • Basic math skills and ability to use a tape measure accurately.
  • Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Why Work Here?

• You will join a stable, family-owned company that values craftsmanship and is willing to teach anyone who is eager to learn. The schedule offers three-day weekends with Monday–Thursday shifts, supporting work-life balance. Employees enjoy paid holidays and access to benefits, along with opportunities to build practical skills in woodworking and production in a supportive environment.

Work Environment

• This role is based in a shop environment that can be dusty and loud due to woodworking and production activities. The position follows a Monday–Thursday schedule, with a 1st shift from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Each shift includes one paid 10-minute break and a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

This is a Contract position based out of State College, PA.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in State College,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

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.