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Aerotek is hiring General Laborer

Responsibilities

+ Perform carpentry tasks with exceptional craftsmanship within the allocated time.

+ Produce container projects according to plans and specifications.

+ Ensure job site safety, cleanliness, and security.

+ Communicate clearly and effectively with the production team, including welders and laborers.

+ Stay informed on the entire project scope, including any changes and scheduling.

+ Order construction materials and parts as necessary.

+ Resolve problems independently without direction from superiors.

+ Maintain a positive attitude even in challenging situations.

+ Remove rust from large shipping containers using a hand-held grinder.

+ Strip and remove decals from the outside of containers.

+ Use a small hand-held saw to remove debris, with cut-resistant gloves provided.

+ Wash out containers using a pressure washer.

+ Remove flooring and debris from inside containers using a small hand saw.

+ Prepare containers for painting and spot paint small areas as needed.

+ Perform pressure washing at 2300 PSI.

+ Use a hammer or sledgehammer to smooth out dents.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in general labor, cleaning, yard work, and pressure washing.

+ Proficiency in using hand tools, including hand saws, grinders, and sanders.

+ Ability to remove rust and perform minor painting with a paintbrush.

+ Experience in cleaning and pressure washing containers.

+ Capability to use a hammer and sledgehammer to address dents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Leadership mentality and strong problem-solving capabilities.

+ Ability to order materials proactively to maintain workflow.

+ Self-motivated and experienced with small hand tools.

+ Willingness to learn and be trained for further skills development.

+ Strong team mentality.

Why Work Here?

Join a privately held, family-owned business that values family principles and offers opportunities for learning and advancement. Enjoy a flexible schedule, generous PTO starting at 20 days from day one, and increasing with tenure. Benefit from comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, with a 401K plan in development. Enjoy company-wide closures on major holidays and half days on pre-holidays. We provide PPE and a steel-toe boot allowance, as well as expense privileges, even for contractors.

Work Environment

Work in an outdoor/yard-type setting, either outside or inside containers. While protected by overhead canopies, you will occasionally be exposed to elements. A cooling area with AC and hydration is available. Expect to work in dirty conditions near an airport with airplane noise overhead. Steel-toe boots are required, and safety glasses and cut-resistant gloves are provided. Be prepared for wet and humid conditions, proximity to moving mechanical parts, and exposure to fumes or airborne particles. Loud noises are typical for this role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Memphis,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 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.