General Laborer

Job Title: General Laborer (Material Handler)

Job Description

The General Laborer (Material Handler) supports daily production operations by safely handling materials, picking and replenishing orders, and moving products throughout the facility. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate inventory flow, timely order fulfillment, and a clean, safe working environment within a busy production setting.

Responsibilities

• Utilize manual pallet jacks to load and unload raw materials, scrap, and finished goods within the facility.
• Identify, pick, and transport the correct raw materials and parts to their designated locations on the production floor.
• Pick orders accurately using paper pick tickets and, where applicable, RF scanners.
• Replenish workstations with required materials and components to support continuous production.
• Perform stocking, inventory counting, and basic inventory management tasks to maintain accurate material levels.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading trucks and staging materials.
• Handle sheet metal, packaging materials, and other production components as needed.
• Use basic hand tools and power tools safely to support general production, assembly, packing, and carpentry-related tasks as assigned.
• Operate all equipment, including pallet jacks and other material handling tools, in a safe manner while following all company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, eyewear, and cut-resistant gloves, at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and support general labor tasks throughout the production environment.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate material needs or issues to support smooth production flow.

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports health, financial security, and recognition. The company offers medical HMO or HSA plans with contributions toward annual deductibles, plus vision, dental, life, and supplemental insurance, with a significant portion of health and dental premiums covered. A 401(k) plan with a company match helps build long-term savings, while paid time off, nine paid holidays, and extra pay for extended overtime support work-life balance. Team members enjoy company-paid life insurance, company lunches, anniversary gifts, and regular recognition programs such as Employee of the Month awards and raffle giveaways. Safety is valued through annual reimbursements for safety shoes and safety glasses, and pay increases are tied to skills and tenure, rewarding growth and commitment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a production environment that can be loud and dirty, requiring consistent use of PPE such as safety glasses, eyewear, and cut-resistant gloves. Work is performed on a 1st shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, and moving materials using manual pallet jacks, RF scanners, hand tools, and power tools. The setting is fast-paced and physically active, with regular interaction with production equipment, sheet metal, packaging materials, and shipping and receiving areas. Appropriate work attire is required to accommodate a manufacturing environment and the safe use of PPE.

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

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Bethlehem, PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Bethlehem,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.