General Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Laborer Job Description

The General Laborer supports manufacturing operations by performing a wide range of production, assembly, material handling, and housekeeping tasks. This role helps ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality standards while contributing to a clean, organized, and collaborative work environment.

• Operate basic manufacturing equipment and tools as directed to support daily production activities.
• Assemble, package, label, and inspect products according to specifications and quality requirements.
• Load and unload materials, parts, and finished goods to keep production flowing smoothly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including performing general housekeeping tasks.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform basic quality checks and promptly report defects or production issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with inventory movement and material staging to support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet or exceed production goals.
• Complete required production and inventory documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and willingly perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to operate basic manufacturing equipment and tools safely and correctly.
• Capability to perform assembly, packaging, labeling, and product inspection tasks with attention to detail.
• Forklift operation experience or ability to learn forklift operation as needed for material handling.
• Basic computer operation skills to support tasks such as data entry and documentation.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including safety policies and production procedures.
• Strong attitude and willingness to perform multiple roles and adapt to changing production needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• General manufacturing knowledge, including familiarity with production, material handling, or assembly processes.
• Experience with Excel data entry for recording production or inventory information.
• Positive culture fit, including reliability, cooperation, and respect for coworkers and supervisors.
• Interest in supporting continuous improvement efforts within the manufacturing environment.

Join a collaborative manufacturing team that values safety, reliability, and a positive attitude. You will work in a supportive environment where flexibility and willingness to learn are appreciated, and where you can contribute directly to meeting production goals. The schedule offers consistent daytime hours during the week, helping support work-life balance while you build valuable hands-on experience in manufacturing.

This role is based in a manufacturing facility and involves hands-on work with basic production equipment, tools, and material handling tasks, including forklift operation where required. The position follows a first-shift schedule: Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and organization, with an expectation that team members maintain their work areas and follow all safety procedures throughout their shift.

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

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Machesney Park,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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.