General Laborer

Job Description

Job Title: General Laborer / Forklift Operator

Job Description

You will begin your journey in the Shipping department for 2-3 days to understand the full day-to-day operations. After completing this training, you will move to your respective position, which could be Saw Operating, General Labor, Shipping, or Forklift Operating.

Responsibilities

Pulling material to place on the saw

Working well in a team environment

Reading tape measures

Understanding simple math

Lifting 50 lbs constantly

Training and certification on a forklift

Performing hands-on tasks with a high level of work ethicEssential Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Experience with saws

Material handling experience

Experience with measuring tools (tape measure, micrometers, calipers)

Forklift operationAdditional Skills & Qualifications

Forklift operating

General labor

Forklift truck operation

Proficiency with tape measuresWhy Work Here?

You will be part of a clean and well-lit work environment where you are considered part of the team from the very first day. We emphasize a family-first atmosphere with an open-door policy with the Plant Manager. You will experience a supportive and collaborative workplace culture.

Work Environment

The work environment is very clean and well-lit. You will be on your feet for 8 hours a day and will perform a lot of lifting and repetitive lifting. The busiest time is from 2-5:30 pm when all shipments leave the facility. Currently, the shift is running from 10am – 6:30 pm, Monday – Friday. The second shift will soon be changing to 1 pm – 9:30 pm, and you must be available for this shift in the near future.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Loves Park, Illinois.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/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 Loves Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

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.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.