General Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Laborer
Job Description

The General Laborer maintains a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing environment within a busy hardscape and building materials production facility. This role supports daily plant operations through housekeeping, material handling, cleanup, and a wide range of general labor tasks. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys physically demanding work in a fast-paced industrial setting and takes pride in supporting production teams and overall plant efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area throughout the facility by sweeping, shoveling, and performing regular housekeeping tasks.
• Support daily plant operations by handling materials, moving products, and assisting production personnel as needed.
• Perform general labor duties such as loading and unloading materials, stacking products, and clearing debris from work areas.
• Assist with cleanup activities around production lines, equipment, and storage areas to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while working around moving machinery and industrial equipment.
• Monitor work areas for potential hazards and promptly report unsafe conditions or equipment issues.
• Follow verbal and written instructions to complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to support changing business and production needs.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Support various departments as needed, including production, warehouse, and material handling functions.

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and shovel throughout the shift.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in dusty, noisy, and non-climate-controlled environments.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely around moving machinery and industrial equipment.
• Willingness to support various departments as business needs require.

• Previous experience in general labor, production, or warehouse environments.
• Experience with sweeping, shoveling, and other cleaning and housekeeping tasks in an industrial setting.
• Experience working with concrete or in a concrete or hardscape production facility.
• Forklift experience or familiarity with forklift operations is a strong plus.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

This opportunity offers significant potential for overtime, allowing motivated employees to earn additional income. Many team members start in general labor roles and progress into forklift operation, machine operation, quality, maintenance, and leadership positions, creating clear pathways for long-term growth and career development. The organization values safety, teamwork, and reliability, providing a stable environment where hard work and strong performance are recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

This position is based in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility that produces concrete and hardscape products. The role takes place in a non-climate-controlled environment with exposure to varying temperatures, dust, noise, vibration, and moving equipment. Employees spend most of the shift on their feet, with frequent walking, lifting, sweeping, shoveling, and other physically demanding tasks. Proper personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, gloves, and other required gear, must be worn at all times. The standard schedule runs Monday through Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Safety, housekeeping, and teamwork are essential to success in this environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Winchester, VA.

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 Winchester,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.