Construction General Laborer

Construction Laborer / Material Handler

This role supports a busy construction project by handling materials, assisting skilled trades, and maintaining a safe, organized job site. You will perform physically demanding, hands-on work that includes moving construction materials, cleaning work areas, and helping crews operate efficiently. The position offers substantial overtime, with typical schedules of 70-80 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, and a regular 4:00 AM start time.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, stage, and transport construction materials throughout the job site.
• Move tools, equipment, supplies, and materials to designated work areas to support construction crews.
• Assist skilled tradespeople and construction teams with general labor tasks as needed.
• Organize and maintain material staging areas to ensure efficient access to supplies.
• Perform general site cleanup, including removing debris and waste from work areas.
• Use carts, dollies, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment when assigned.
• Help ensure crews have the materials and supplies they need to complete their work on schedule.
• Follow site-specific safety procedures and directions from site leadership at all times.
• Maintain clean, clear, and hazard-free walkways and work areas.
• Perform repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and standing for the duration of the shift.
• Report to work reliably for a 4:00 AM start time and complete 12-hour shifts as scheduled.
• Work cooperatively with other laborers, trades, and supervisors to keep the project moving efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in construction, warehouse, material handling, manufacturing, or general labor (preferred).
• Comfort working in a physically demanding role for extended 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for the majority of a 12-hour shift.
• Willingness and ability to work approximately 70-80 hours per week, including overtime as needed.
• Consistent reliability to report for a 4:00 AM start time.
• Strong attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and take direction from site leadership.
• Comfort working in an active construction-site environment around equipment, materials, and trades.
• Basic ability to use hand tools and material-handling equipment such as carts, dollies, and pallet jacks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a construction laborer, general laborer, or construction material handler.
• Experience operating forklifts or similar material-handling equipment.
• Familiarity with common construction hand tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, changing site conditions.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on a variety of tasks to support the project.

Why Work Here?

You will join a high-activity project where your hard work directly contributes to visible progress on a major construction site. The role offers substantial overtime opportunities for those seeking higher weekly earnings and steady, full-time hours. You will gain valuable, hands-on experience in the construction industry, working closely with skilled trades and learning how large projects operate. The environment rewards reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic, providing a solid foundation for long-term growth in construction and related fields.

Work Environment

This position is based on an active construction site with a regular schedule of approximately 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and a typical workload of 70-80 hours per week depending on project needs. You will work primarily outdoors or in partially enclosed structures, exposed to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and active construction equipment. The role requires constant standing, walking, lifting, and other physical activities throughout 12-hour shifts. You will use material-handling tools such as carts, dollies, pallet jacks, and basic hand tools as directed. Personal protective equipment is required from the first day, including a hard hat, safety vest, and safety footwear appropriate for a construction environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Southaven, MS.

Pay and Benefits

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Southaven, MS.