General Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Environmental Impact Teammate (General Laborer)

Job Description

The Environmental Impact Teammate plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly facility, including buildings, walkways, fence lines, and operational areas. This position focuses on performing general labor and janitorial duties while strictly following Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The role operates under flexible parameters, with a primary goal of achieving excellence in safety, quality, and efficiency to support a world-class, customer-friendly facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all operational areas, including buildings, walkways, fence lines, and work zones, in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform daily cleaning activities such as sweeping walkways, removing rubbish and debris, and emptying trash bins throughout the facility.
• Power wash walls, glass, safety barricades, handrails, and buildings as directed by facilities leadership.
• Paint buildings, concrete barriers, safety barricades, and handrails to maintain a safe and professional appearance.
• Follow established procedures for using chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to company property and ensure safe operation.
• Strictly adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environmental standards to provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors.
• Support the overall goal of maintaining a world-class, customer-friendly facility through consistent, high-quality work.
• Notify supervisors or managers when major repairs or additions to building operating systems are needed.
• Requisition and manage supplies and equipment required for cleaning, maintenance, and general labor duties.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and safely operate equipment such as forklifts and personnel lifts to complete assigned tasks.
• Work independently to complete assigned projects and related duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Handle multiple safety and maintenance-related tasks, adapting to changing priorities and critical deadlines.
• Comply with all safety requirements, including the proper use of personal protective equipment in a scrap yard environment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform general labor and janitorial duties in an industrial or scrap yard environment.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand on feet for an entire shift.
• Ability to work independently with reliable and consistent attendance.
• Comfort working in dirty environments and around dust and dirt without related allergies.
• Comfort working in confined spaces and at heights, following all safety procedures.
• Familiarity with maintenance, industrial safety practices, and the use of power tools.
• Willingness to strictly adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures for using chemical cleaners and power equipment.
• Strong awareness of safety in environments with noise, fumes, dirt, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors regarding repair needs and supply requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with driving a manual transmission vehicle is preferred.
• Experience in general labor, maintenance repair, or construction is beneficial.
• Experience in Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S) environments is an asset.
• Comfort learning and operating forklifts and personnel lifts under proper supervision.
• Prior experience in industrial, scrap yard, or similar heavy-duty environments is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that prioritizes safety, quality, and operational excellence in a dynamic industrial environment. The organization emphasizes strong Health, Safety, and Environmental practices and supports employees with clear procedures, training, and guidance. You will have the opportunity to develop hands-on skills with industrial equipment and maintenance practices while contributing directly to a clean, efficient, and customer-friendly facility. The role offers consistent full-time hours, opportunities for overtime during peak periods, and a culture that values reliability, adaptability, and teamwork.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial scrap yard environment and involves regular exposure to all weather conditions. You will work around equipment, machinery, and scrap materials, with physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt present. Personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and other gear as needed, must be worn to reduce risk. The schedule runs Monday through Friday with a start time between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., depending on operational needs (with an 8:00 a.m. start on the first day). Travel is not required. Workload can be unpredictable, and pressure may increase during peak times, with critical deadlines requiring adaptability. Disturbances to workflow and irregularities in the work schedule can occur intermittently, and extra hours, including some weekends and weekdays, may be required. The position is physically demanding and requires extended periods of standing, lifting, and working in confined spaces and at heights while maintaining strict adherence to safety practices.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tacoma, WA.

The pay range for this position is $23.79 - $23.79/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 Tacoma,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026.

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.