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Job Title: General Laborer

Job Description

Join our team where you will start in the Shipping department for 2-3 days to understand our day-to-day operations. After completing this training, you will transition to your assigned position, whether it be Saw Operating, General Labor, Shipping, or Forklift Operating.

Responsibilities

+ Pull materials to place on the saw.

+ Work effectively in a team environment.

+ Read tape measures accurately.

+ Understand and apply simple math.

+ Lift 50 lbs constantly.

+ Complete training and become certified on a forklift.

+ Maintain a high level of work ethic in a hands-on job.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in manufacturing.

+ Experience in material handling.

+ Proficiency with measuring tools, especially tape measures.

+ Forklift experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in construction, production, or concrete work.

+ Familiarity with power tools.

Why Work Here?

Become a part of a family-first environment where you are a valued team member from day one. Enjoy our open-door policy with management, ensuring a welcoming and supportive workplace.

Work Environment

Experience a very clean and well-lit work environment. Be prepared to be on your feet for 8 hours a day, with repetitive lifting. Our busiest time is from 2-5:30 PM when all shipments leave the facility. We offer a 1st shift from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday, and a 2nd shift currently from 10 AM to 5:30 PM, with plans to eventually shift to 1 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Loves Park, IL.

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 Nov 24, 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.