• General Labor & Material Handlers

    Aerotek (Richmond, TX)


    Job Title: General Labor

    Job Description

    Join a dynamic team responsible for an exciting automation upgrade at a major facility. We are seeking General Laborers and Material Handlers to assist in the installation of robotic arms and sub-stations. This role involves using power tools, handling materials, and maintaining the workspace for a 6-8 week project, with potential for extension.

    Responsibilities

    + Install 20 robotic arms, approximately 40 sub-stations, and internal site fencing.

    + Utilize power tools, push brooms, and manage materials using a pallet jack.

    + Assist project teams by commissioning, cleaning the warehouse, and constructing robotic arms and stations.

    + Move, strap, and catalog materials with pallet jacks.

    + Use hand and air-powered tools to commission towers according to diagrams.

    + Follow step-by-step instructions for wiring power supplies.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in assembly, material handling, and using hand tools.

    + Industrial general labor experience.

    + Ability to consistently lift 40-50 lbs.

    + Familiarity with working an 8-hour shift on a hard cement floor.

    + Good attendance and ability to take direction.

    + Ability to read and understand blueprints.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Openness to working in multiple positions, including inventory, housekeeping, and robotics.

    + Experience in general labor, construction, loading, packaging, and cleaning.

    + Previous experience on similar projects is advantageous.

    + Ability to work independently after training.

    + Perfect attendance is required.

    + Understanding of basic safety practices.

    + Strong mechanical aptitude.

    + Reliability and good communication skills.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in the material handling industry. Successful candidates will have the chance to work on high-profile projects and potentially transition to future opportunities. The role provides insight into the industry and helps build familiarity with significant projects.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is a large, multi-floor warehouse facility located in Richmond, TX. The site is under construction, which can make it messy, loud, and crowded at times. Most work is performed on mezzanine levels, with a mix of air conditioning and open-air spaces, making it physically demanding, especially in the summer. Employees will interact with project managers, installers, and fellow handlers. The dress code includes jeans, steel-toed shoes, t-shirts, and safety gear such as high-visibility vests, safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, and earplugs. The work schedule is from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break, totaling an 8-hour shift, 5 days a week.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, Texas

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Richmond,TX.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.