General Laborer - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Laborer – 1st Shift
Job Description

The General Laborer – 1st Shift supports daily operations in a feed mill by performing a wide range of housekeeping, material handling, and basic quality assurance tasks. This role helps maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility by cleaning production and office areas, managing warehouse inventory, and assisting with routine testing and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping duties throughout the mill, including sweeping, cleaning, and removing dust, debris, and spilled products.
• Remove cobwebs using an air hose or extendable brush to maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Clean and maintain offices, breakrooms, and restrooms to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the exterior property and equipment stored outside.
• Operate a forklift and pallet jack to organize and move bagged ingredient inventory in the warehouse.
• Manage the storage and organization of retained feed samples on a weekly basis.
• Assist with quality assurance procedures, including corn particle size testing, finished feed testing, grain and ingredient testing, and magnet checks and cleaning.
• Record housekeeping findings accurately in the designated database to maintain proper documentation.
• Complete weekly and monthly audits related to safety, environmental requirements, and other assigned checklists.
• Prepare weekly mail and other designated items for courier pickup on the scheduled day.
• Follow established safety and housekeeping standards while working in dusty and feed-related environments.
• Demonstrate core values of integrity, respect, quality, safety, and stewardship in all tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support mill operations.

• Experience performing basic housekeeping duties such as sweeping and cleaning.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a forklift and pallet jack safely.
• Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and work assignments.
• Self-motivation and a positive attitude toward work and team members.
• Effective time management skills to complete tasks on schedule.
• Ability to climb ladders and work safely in high places.
• Ability to work in confined spaces as required by the role.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting up to a maximum of 80 pounds.
• Ability to work in dusty conditions and environments with feed-related odors.
• Pursuing a high school diploma or other education.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).

• Previous experience in general labor or mill environments is beneficial.
• Familiarity with basic quality assurance tasks such as product testing and equipment checks is an asset.
• Comfort using basic tools and equipment for cleaning and maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail when completing audits and documentation.
• Commitment to working safely and following established procedures.

You join a team that values integrity, respect, quality, safety, and stewardship in everyday work. The role offers hands-on experience in a production environment, exposure to quality assurance processes, and the opportunity to build practical skills in material handling and facility maintenance. You work in a culture that emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement while providing structured tasks and clear expectations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a poultry and swine feed manufacturing facility that is dusty and has strong animal feed odors. Work takes place both indoors in the mill, warehouse, offices, and break areas, and outdoors around the property and stored equipment. You may use equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, air hoses, and cleaning tools. The position is on 1st shift and includes physical work such as lifting up to 80 pounds, climbing ladders, working at heights, and entering confined spaces. The assignment is expected to last approximately 4–6 weeks, and you should be prepared to work in a production environment where cleanliness, safety, and adherence to procedures are essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Shippensburg, PA.

The pay range for this position is $19.25 - $19.25/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 Shippensburg,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

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.

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.