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Job Title: General Laborer

Job Description

The Environmental Impact Teammate is responsible for maintaining clean and orderly conditions in all operational areas, including buildings, walkways, fence lines, and more. This role requires compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, and involves tasks such as sweeping, weeding, painting, debris disposal, and power washing. The position operates under flexible parameters with the primary goal of achieving excellence in safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

+ Sweep walkways, power wash walls and glass, and remove rubbish and debris from the facility.

+ Empty trash bins and paint buildings, concrete barriers, and handrails.

+ Adhere to Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

+ Ensure a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors.

+ Keep general areas of the facility clear of debris and trash.

+ Power wash and paint safety barricades, handrails, and buildings as directed.

+ Follow procedures for using chemical cleaners and power equipment.

+ Support the focus on maintaining a world-class and customer-friendly facility.

+ Perform related duties and projects as directed by the supervisor.

+ Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building systems.

+ Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.

+ Learn and safely operate forklift and personal lift.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

+ Capacity to stand on feet all day.

+ Independently work with good attendance.

+ Comfort working in dirty environments, including confined spaces and heights.

+ Strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with driving a manual transmission.

+ Willingness to learn and safely operate forklift and personal lift.

Why Work Here?

The position offers a chance to work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness. The company promotes a safe work environment and values the mental dexterity of its employees.

Work Environment

The role is scheduled Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm, and involves exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, and dirt due to the equipment and machinery present in the scrap yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment are required to minimize risks. Handling multiple safety and maintenance issues increases pressure, especially during peak times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tacoma, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.79 - $23.79/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 Tacoma,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.