General Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Laborer

Job Description

This role supports food production operations across two facilities, one focused on cooking soups, broths, and seasonings, and the other on cooking and packaging pet food. You will perform a variety of general labor tasks such as assisting cooks, packing cases, loading and unloading materials, and supporting overall production flow in a fast-paced, hot environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks in preparing and producing soups, broths, seasonings, and pet food according to established processes and quality standards.
• Work in a hot production environment while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and adherence to good manufacturing practices.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds as an assistant cook and frequently lift 30+ pounds in other roles as needed.
• Collaborate closely with cooks to mix ingredients and help create finished dog food and soups.
• Load and unload trucks with raw materials and finished products as a case packer or loader/unloader.
• Transport raw materials from storage areas to assistant cooks to support continuous production.
• Move racks of packaged soups and other finished products throughout the facility to designated areas.
• Operate as a utility or “floater” worker, performing a combination of assistant cook, case packer, loader/unloader, and general labor tasks based on operational needs.
• Support food preparation, food production, and packaging activities on the production line.
• Sort, organize, and stage products and materials to keep workflows efficient and organized.
• Follow all safety, quality, and sanitation procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and promptly report any issues or hazards to supervision.

Essential Skills

• Ability to work safely and effectively in a hot, fast-paced production environment.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently lift 30+ pounds throughout the shift.
• Experience or familiarity with food preparation, food production, or general labor in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to perform case packing, loading, unloading, and utility tasks as assigned.
• Comfort working on production lines, including sorting and packaging products.
• Reliability to work assigned shifts and overtime as needed.
• Willingness to follow good manufacturing practices (GMP) and all safety and sanitation guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with general help roles such as mixing, batching, or material handling in a production or warehouse environment.
• Experience in food prep, food production, or packaging operations.
• Experience as a packer, loader, or utility worker in a manufacturing or distribution facility.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different tasks and rotate between roles such as assistant cook, case packer, loader/unloader, and utility.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital plans; a 401(k) retirement plan with both pre-tax and post-tax contribution options; voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account (HSA); transportation benefits; and an Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also access paid time off, vacation, or sick leave. Benefits and eligibility depend on job classification, length of employment, and specific plan terms, and may be subject to change. There is also potential for pay increases, providing opportunities for growth as you gain experience and demonstrate strong performance.

Work Environment

The facilities are not climate controlled and typically operate around 75 degrees, with certain areas hotter due to cooking processes. This is a good manufacturing practice (GMP) environment, where you will wear a smock, hairnet, safety glasses, and other required protective gear. The role follows a shift-based schedule, with a first shift from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a second shift from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Employees currently work approximately 10 hours of overtime, and weekend work is generally avoided but may be available on a voluntary basis. The work is physically demanding and hands-on, involving frequent lifting, movement of racks and materials, and continuous activity on the production floor.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beloit, WI.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Beloit,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

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.

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.