Laborer - 3rd Shift

Job Title: Laborer – 3rd Shift (4-8 week contract only)

(We also have openings on 1st and 2nd)

Job Description

This role supports operations by safely receiving, unloading, weighing, and staging medical waste for processing in a warehouse environment. The laborer handles tubs and drums, feeds materials into processing equipment, and maintains a clean and orderly work area to ensure efficient and compliant operations on the 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming medical waste and unload materials from trucks and trailers safely and efficiently.
• Weigh tubs and other containers of medical waste accurately and record weights as required.
• Stage materials for processing by organizing and positioning tubs, drums, and other containers in designated areas.
• Offload and reload trailers, ensuring loads are secure and handled according to procedures.
• Dump tubs of medical waste into appropriate processing equipment in a safe and controlled manner.
• Place tubs onto washers and monitor their movement through the washing process.
• Perform drum consolidation by combining compatible materials into designated drums as directed.
• Place items on conveyors for further processing, ensuring continuous and steady material flow.
• Conduct quality control checks on tubs and containers after they come off the washer to confirm they are clean and meet standards.
• Maintain general housekeeping in the work area, including cleaning, organizing, and removing debris to support a safe and efficient workspace.
• Follow all safety procedures and operational guidelines while handling medical waste and operating equipment.
• Work collaboratively with team members and communicate effectively to support smooth shift operations.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform general labor tasks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Experience unloading trucks and trailers using safe lifting and handling practices.
• Capability to handle and move tubs, drums, and other containers of varying weights throughout the shift.
• Attention to detail when weighing and staging materials to ensure accuracy and proper processing.
• Comfort working around medical waste and following strict safety and handling procedures.
• Reliability in working a 3rd shift schedule and arriving on time for assigned shifts.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, lift, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, industrial, or waste-handling environment is beneficial.
• Experience working with conveyors, washers, or similar processing equipment is an advantage.
• Familiarity with basic quality control checks on processed materials is helpful.
• Comfort working in a team-based environment and supporting coworkers as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join an operation that values dependable team members and offers consistent, structured shift work. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and clear procedures, providing a stable setting where you can build practical, hands-on experience. You will have the opportunity to contribute to an important service that supports safe handling and processing of medical materials.

Work Environment

This position operates in a warehouse environment dedicated to receiving and processing medical waste. The role follows a 3rd shift schedule from approximately 8 p.m. - 4:30am Working conditions involve handling tubs, drums, and containers of medical waste, operating around washers and conveyors, and performing tasks that require frequent lifting, bending, and standing. The environment may include exposure to odors and varying temperatures typical of a warehouse setting. Appropriate protective equipment and safety procedures are used to handle materials and maintain a safe workplace.

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

The pay range for this position is $22.75 - $22.75/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 Santa Ana,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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.

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.