• General Laborer

    Aerotek (North Platte, NE)


    Job Title: General Laborer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Inside Research Worker to join our team. This is a short-term assignment ideal for retirees and individuals comfortable with repetitive tasks in a warehouse environment.

    Responsibilities

    + Receive and sort incoming seeds

    + Scan barcodes on an iPad and put products away

    + Sort seed packets for planting and shipping

    + Use research equipment as needed

    + Maintain general housekeeping in the work area

    Essential Skills

    + Reliable transportation

    + Ability to stand for long periods

    + Comfortable working in a warehouse environment

    + Strong organizational skills

    + Detail-oriented

    + Basic computer navigation skills

    + Basic understanding of written and spoken English

    + Effective communication with supervisors

    + Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety procedures

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience using barcode scanners preferred

    + Warehouse, distribution, shipping, or inventory experience is helpful

    + Competency in performing accurate work in a repetitive motion environment

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    We provide all required personal protective equipment, ensuring a safe work environment. Our team values punctuality, self-motivation, and a positive attitude. This role offers a structured work schedule with occasional overtime, making it ideal for those who prefer routine and consistency.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role involves working 40 hours per week, with occasional Saturdays, from 7:00am - 3:30pm. The work is 100% indoors in a warehouse setting, with exposure to chemicals, seed treatment dust, and other common allergens. Employees are expected to be on time, stand for 8 hours a day, and may need to lift up to 50 lbs. Breaks include one 15-minute break for each 4 hours worked, and a 30-minute lunch break for a full shift. Personal phone calls should be made during breaks unless it's an emergency.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of North Platte, Nebraska.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 North Platte,NE.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 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.