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Job Description
- Req#: JP-005264170
- Offload construction materials from railcars
- Work at 2 different locations (Flint/Lansing). Will not have to travel site to site thru the day
- Utilize hand tools to open rail car doors
- Work in teams of two to open 3-4 doors
- Use shovels and rakes to help offload materials
- Operate sledge hammers, pry bars, and other hand tools
- General labor
- Construction
- Concrete handling
- Hand tool usage
- Loading and unloading
- Demolition
- Power tool operation
- Packaging
- Carpentry
- Landscaping
- Mechanical skills
- Ability to perform manual labor
- Capability to lift 50 lbs or more
- Proficient in using hand tools
Job Title: Laborer
Job Description
Working in a railyard performing manual labor tasks. Responsibilities include offloading construction materials from railcars using hand tools to open rail car doors and moving materials to designated locations. The job involves working in teams of two to open 3-4 doors, and occasionally using shovels and rakes to help offload materials. Daily use of sledge hammers, pry bars, and other hand tools is required. Will be driving between railyards in Lansing and Flint.
Responsibilities
Essential Skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Why Work Here?
We offer competitive wages, comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits, and a group retirement savings program. Employees receive on-the-job training and have opportunities for advancement. With strong financial backing, we operate in 46 states, 29 countries, and 4 continents, providing a stable and expansive work environment.
Work Environment
The work takes place in a railyard, where conditions can be hot or cold, and employees will work outside in various weather conditions including rain or sunny days.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lansing and Flint
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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 Flint,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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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