General Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Laborer Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated General Laborer to join our team during the 2nd shift from 2:00pm to 10:00pm. This position is responsible for performing various labor tasks to support daily operations within our frozen food manufacturing facility. You will work in refrigerated and freezer environments, assisting with material handling, sanitation, packaging support, palletizing, and other labor-intensive duties while maintaining safety, quality, and food safety standards.

• Perform general labor duties throughout the facility as assigned.
• Move raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished products between work areas.
• Stack, sort, organize, and palletize products and materials.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, materials, and deliveries.
• Maintain clean and organized production, warehouse, and storage areas.
• Remove trash, scrap materials, and other waste from work areas.
• Assist with sanitation and cleaning of equipment, workstations, and facility areas.
• Support production teams by supplying materials and removing completed pallets.
• Operate pallet jacks and other equipment as trained.
• Follow all company safety policies, GMPs, OSHA regulations, and food safety procedures.
• Work safely in refrigerated and freezer environments as required.
• Report damaged products, safety concerns, and equipment issues to supervisors.
• Assist with inventory movement, storage, and general facility support duties.
• Support team members and other departments as needed to meet operational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work in cold, refrigerated, and freezer environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

• Previous general labor, warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial experience preferred but not required.
• Experience working in refrigerated, freezer, or temperature-controlled environments is a plus.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and productivity.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to support sanitation, material handling, and general facility duties as needed.

Enjoy the opportunity for career advancement and potential raises as you grow with the company. Benefit from a supportive work culture that values safety, quality, and productivity. Experience a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.

The work environment is within a frozen food manufacturing and warehouse setting, with frequent exposure to cold, refrigerated, and freezer temperatures. This role is physically demanding, requiring continuous movement throughout the shift, regular lifting, carrying, stacking, and material handling duties. You will be required to use company-provided PPE and freezer gear as needed. The environment is fast-paced, supporting food production and distribution operations. Enjoy a 15-minute break every two hours.

This is a Contract position based out of Wilkes-Barre, PA.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wilkes-Barre,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.