General Laborer

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General Laborer Job Description Join a fantastic opportunity to advance your manufacturing career in an amazing organization! Lots of advancement opportunity, competitive wage, and a great company. The General Laborer supports high-speed corrugated manufacturing operations by assisting machine operators, handling materials, maintaining a clean work area, and helping ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Aid and assist machine operators by bringing materials to the equipment and ensuring machines remain adequately supplied. Work with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment while consistently following all safety procedures. Limit scrap waste by monitoring materials, collecting scrap in designated scrap trucks, and delivering it to the proper department when the scrap truck is full. Accurately tag scrap and waste materials for proper waste reporting and tracking. Perform routine housekeeping duties, including sweeping floors, taking out garbage, and completing other minor janitorial tasks to maintain a clean and safe work area. Support high-speed packaging operations, including packaging and labeling products as needed. Assist with basic machine-related tasks such as setup, changeovers, and machine operation support under the direction of machine operators. Inspect materials and products visually to help identify defects or quality issues and report them promptly. Use measuring tools such as measuring tapes and rulers, along with basic shop math, to verify dimensions and ensure accuracy. Lift and move materials weighing up to 60 pounds throughout the day as part of daily production activities. Remain on your feet for most of the shift, moving throughout a large facility to support production needs. Follow all plant safety rules, including the proper use of personal protective equipment at all times. Essential Skills Experience operating or supporting high-speed manufacturing equipment. Ability to work effectively in a high-speed packaging environment while maintaining quality and attention to detail. Ability to accurately read and use a measuring tape and ruler. Proficiency with basic shop math for measurements and simple calculations. Capability to package and label products accurately and efficiently. Comfort with lifting up to 60 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift. Positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt in a growing operation. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in manufacturing, packaging, or similar production settings. Exposure to machine setup, changeovers, and basic machine operating tasks. Ability to read and interpret basic production instructions or blueprints. Willingness to grow with the operation and take on additional responsibilities over time. Why Work Here? You will join a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with cutting-edge equipment and significant long-term investment, creating strong opportunities for growth and advancement as the operation scales. The organization offers a full suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage at a low employee cost. The facility emphasizes employee well-being through company-sponsored events and lunches, and is developing an internal café with fresh fruits, snacks, juices, and a coffee bar. As part of the initial team in a rapidly expanding operation, you will have the chance to build your career, gain valuable experience with advanced technology, and grow alongside a company that invests heavily in its people and infrastructure. Work Environment This role is based in a brand-new, 550,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art corrugated manufacturing facility featuring modern, high-speed equipment and advanced technology. The environment is fast paced and physically active, requiring you to be on your feet. Shift flexibility is a big plus, with current openings on second and third shifts. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026. 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.