General Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Laborer

Job Description

This role supports food production operations in two facilities that prepare soups, broths, seasonings, and packaged pet food. You will perform a variety of general labor tasks such as assisting cooks, packing cases, loading and unloading materials, and floating between roles to keep production running smoothly. The position involves physically demanding work in a warm, fast-paced, and safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks in preparing and producing dog food, soups, broths, and seasonings by following established processes and instructions.
• Work in a hot production environment while maintaining safety and quality standards at all times.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds as an assistant cook to move ingredients, materials, and products as needed.
• Collaborate closely with cooks and other team members to ensure efficient production and accurate mixing and batching of products.
• Load and unload trucks as a case packer, ensuring products and materials are handled carefully and efficiently.
• Bring raw materials and ingredients to assistant cooks to keep production lines supplied and minimize downtime.
• Lift and move 30+ pounds frequently when performing case packer and loader/unloader duties.
• Move racks of packaged soups and other finished products around the facility as a loader/unloader, ensuring items are staged correctly and safely.
• Perform utility or “floater” duties by rotating through assistant cook, case packer, loader/unloader, and other general labor tasks based on operational needs.
• Support food preparation, food production, packaging, and sorting activities on the production line.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including proper use of smocks, hairnets, and safety glasses.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, promptly addressing spills, debris, and potential hazards.
• Adhere to all production, safety, and quality procedures, including proper handling of food products and packaging.
• Work assigned shifts and overtime as needed to support production demands, including up to 10 hours of overtime and occasional voluntary weekend work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Janesville, 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 Janesville,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.