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General Laborer


Pay$25.00 / hour
LocationDetroit/Michigan
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: JP-005258811

      Job Title: General Laborer


      Job Description

      We are seeking dedicated General Laborers to join our production team. Your primary responsibilities will include handling and loading materials, shoveling concrete mixes, and ensuring the cleanliness of the work area. This position is available until the docks close in November.

      Responsibilities

      • Loading bags of sand, slag, and other base concrete mix materials into loaders to feed into tanker trucks.
      • Moving pallets on and off trucks, and stacking pallets of finished products.
      • Shoveling sand, slag, and other concrete mixes.
      • Cleaning the work area.
      • Breaking up rocks.

      Essential Skills

      • Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively throughout an 8-hour shift.
      • Ability to work outside in various weather conditions for an 8-hour shift.
      • Ability to bend, twist, and squat for the entire duration of the shift.
      • Ability to wear a respirator for the duration of the shift when needed.

      Additional Skills & Qualifications

      • Experience in general labor, construction, concrete, packaging, loading, production, and machine operation.
      • Flexibility to work different shifts as needed.
      • Punctuality and reliability are critical.
      • Compliance with safety regulations, including no use of personal phones during shifts.

      Why Work Here?

      Join a dynamic team where your hard work and dedication are valued. Enjoy the opportunity to work in an engaging environment with the flexibility to learn and grow. We provide all necessary safety equipment and prioritize a supportive workplace culture.

      Work Environment

      The work environment requires wearing PPE such as respirators and coveralls, which are provided by the company. You will need to dress appropriately for outdoor work, including beanies, gloves, and sweatshirts during the winter. Work boots are necessary but do not need to be steel-toed. Shifts are from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Monday - Friday) and from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM. There is one half-hour break for lunch with small breaks throughout the shift. Overtime is dependent on site needs and staffing levels.

      Job Type & Location

      This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, Michigan.

      Pay and Benefits

      The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 Detroit,MI.

      Application Deadline

      This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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.

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