General Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production position plays a key role in supporting production operations by safely moving, storing, staging, and supplying materials throughout a busy manufacturing facility. This position involves performing various general tasks on a production floor for more than eight hours per day and transporting parts to the appropriate departments to keep workflows running smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Move, store, and stage materials throughout the manufacturing facility to support ongoing production operations.
• Push wheeled carts loaded with small parts across the production floor for 8+ hours per day.
• Transport parts and materials to the correct departments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform general warehouse duties such as picking, packing, and organizing materials as needed.
• Assist with general production tasks, including assembly work, to support manufacturing schedules.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques for loads up to 50 pounds.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience in a General Labor or General Production role.
• Ability to stand and walk consistently for more than 8 hours per day on the production floor.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Ability to push small parts on wheeled carts for extended periods.
• Reliability and consistency in meeting attendance and performance expectations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and cross-train in different areas of production.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality and productivity.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Altamont, IL.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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 Altamont,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.