Glass Handler

Job Title: Glass Handler (Tempering)
Job Description

As a Glass Handler, you will play a crucial role in the tempering process by accurately measuring and handling glass. You will read production schedules to determine the necessary items for cutting, tempering, and shipping based on your assigned workstation.

Responsibilities

• Measure glass accurately using a tape measure.
• Read production schedules to determine items to be cut, tempered, and/or shipped.
• Transfer glass lites between cutting table, edge seaming conveyors, washer, furnace load bed, and packing racks/frames depending on workstation.
• Break out cut-to-size lites of glass from large plates.
• Dispose of scrap glass pieces in designated scrap glass hoppers.
• Position glass lites on washer conveyors in preparation for tempering.
• Clean broken glass from furnace and quench as needed.
• Check customer label and place lite on designated rack or A-frame.
• Prepare complete racks/A-frames for shipment with all required paperwork.
• Load and unload glass onto tempering equipment, seam, and pack glass.
• Sort glass according to paperwork specifications.
• Adjust, clean, or repair products or equipment to correct defects.
• Reject defects like chips, burns, or corroded surfaces with proper coding.
• Notify supervisors and assist in identifying and correcting production problems.
• Properly seam glass and use Lock Out Tag Out during operations.
• Communicate with oven operator for product changeovers.
• Observe and monitor production operations and equipment to ensure efficiency.
• Properly break out glass, minimizing remakes.
• Discard or reject non-specification products, materials, or equipment.
• Select samples for testing and record inspection and test data.

Essential Skills

• Production skills
• Measuring tools proficiency
• Inventory management
• General labor experience
• Inspection and quality inspection
• General production knowledge
• Ability to perform heavy lifting
• Loading skills
• Forklift operation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
• Effective problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding standard and metric measurement units.
• Ability to operate and use hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Basic knowledge of computer software, including Windows/Word/Excel.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a profit-sharing bonus up to 52% of the previous month's salary/wage, including a 33% take-home check, 5% to employee 401K, and 14% from the company. We provide a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Work Environment

The work environment involves handling glass in a production setting, requiring the use of various tools and equipment. Employees are expected to wear appropriate safety gear and follow safety protocols. The role may involve heavy lifting and working in shifts to meet production demands.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northfield, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.05 - $22.05/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 Northfield,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.