Finishing Helper

Job Title: Finishing Helper Job Description

The Finishing Helper supports production operations by feeding and packing cartons, monitoring product quality, and assisting machine operators to ensure a smooth and efficient finishing process. This role involves working on the production floor, handling materials, resolving minor equipment issues such as jams, and maintaining accurate labeling and documentation while following all safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Verify that the correct pallet item is selected before feeding or gluing to ensure accurate production.

• Feed cartons into the machine bed and maintain a consistent, reliable feed throughout machine operation.

• Communicate proactively with machine operators and forklift drivers to ensure a steady supply of die-cut cartons to the line.

• Stack finished cartons into cases from the conveyor in an organized and efficient manner.

• Inspect cartons for overall quality, including checking for excess glue or other defects, and remove any nonconforming product.

• Clear jams from the machine line safely and promptly to minimize downtime.

• Verify pallet labels for accuracy to ensure proper identification and traceability of finished goods.

• Manually sort defective jobs and separate them from acceptable product according to established procedures.

• Hand-pack cartons into corrugated cases, ensuring correct counts and secure packing.

• Follow written and verbal instructions, including safety rules, operating procedures, and production schedules.

• Complete routine paperwork or reports related to production, quality, or safety as required.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to solve practical problems that arise during production.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support production efficiency, quality, and safety.

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand for the duration of 12-hour shifts on a regular basis.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly during the shift.

• Experience in production, machine operation, or general labor in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and equipment manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and document basic production or quality information.

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Ability to interpret bar graphs and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

• Ability to solve practical problems where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working around production machinery.

• Commitment to following all safety procedures and using required personal protective equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English; bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus.

• Comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment.

• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

• Strong attention to detail when inspecting products and verifying labels.

• Reliability and punctuality in maintaining consistent attendance for long shifts.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate with operators, forklift drivers, and other production staff.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a strong culture of internal promotion, where employees who perform well have the chance to advance into operator roles and grow their careers. You will join a stable, 24/7 operation with a sizable workforce, providing consistent hours and opportunities for overtime. The environment emphasizes safety, provides essential protective equipment, and values hard-working individuals who want to develop their skills and take on greater responsibility over time.

Work Environment

This role is based in a non-climate-controlled production facility with approximately 160 employees and operates 24/7. The position follows 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule (commonly 3 days on, 3 days off, then 2 days on, 2 days off), with a first shift running from 6:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and a third shift from 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. There is regular opportunity for overtime. The work involves standing for long periods, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and working around finishing and packaging machinery. Steel toe boots are required, and gloves, ear plugs, and safety glasses are provided. Safety is a core focus, and employees are expected to follow all safety rules and use the provided protective equipment at all times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenixville, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.68 - $21.68/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenixville, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenixville,PA.

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.