Laborer - 1st Shift

Job Title: Laborer - 1st Shift (4-8 week contract only)

We have 2nd and 3rd shift available
Job Description
This 1st shift Laborer role supports daily operations in a warehouse environment that receives and processes medical waste. You will unload and reload trailers, weigh and stage materials for processing, and handle tubs and drums as they move through washing and consolidation. The position also includes quality checks on cleaned containers and general housekeeping to maintain a safe and orderly work area. This role is contract for 4-8 weeks. However, if performed well then you can potentially be under a contract to hire.
Responsibilities

• Receive incoming medical waste and ensure it is handled safely and in accordance with established procedures.
• Unload and reload trailers efficiently, using appropriate equipment and safe lifting techniques.
• Weigh tubs and other containers, accurately record weights, and stage materials for processing.
• Dump tubs as required and place them onto the washer, ensuring proper loading and safe operation.
• Perform drum consolidation activities, organizing and consolidating materials as directed.
• Place items on conveyors for processing and monitor the flow of materials through the system.
• Inspect tubs after they come off the washer to verify cleanliness and quality, and remove any items that do not meet standards.
• Maintain general housekeeping in the warehouse, including cleaning work areas and keeping walkways and equipment clear.
• Follow all safety guidelines and operational procedures while working around medical waste and processing equipment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform general labor tasks in a warehouse environment.
• Capability to unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently.
• Comfort working with medical waste in a controlled, process-driven setting.
• Ability to operate within a fast-paced, physically demanding role that involves lifting, carrying, and moving containers.
• Attention to detail when weighing, staging, and inspecting tubs and other materials.
• Reliability to work the assigned 1st shift schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in general labor, warehouse, or material handling roles is beneficial.
• Familiarity with unloading trailers and handling containers in an industrial or warehouse setting is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn procedures for handling and processing medical waste.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Why Work Here?
You will join an operation that values reliability, safety, and teamwork, where your contributions directly support essential processing activities. The role offers a consistent first-shift schedule, providing predictability for your work-life balance. You will gain hands-on experience in a specialized environment, with opportunities to build skills in warehouse operations and material handling while working alongside a supportive team.
Work Environment
This position is based in a warehouse environment that receives and processes medical waste. The standard schedule is 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the first shift. You will work around trailers, conveyors, washers, tubs, and drums, and you will regularly handle containers of medical waste in a controlled setting. The role is physically active and requires moving, lifting, and handling materials throughout the shift. Appropriate work attire and personal protective equipment are required to ensure safety when working with medical waste and processing equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Santa Ana, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

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