General Laborer
hace 5 días
Eldridge
Job DescriptionGeneral Laborer – 1st Shift - $18 an hour Eldridge, Iowa 8am-4:30pm + OT Job Overview We are seeking a hardworking and reliable General Laborer to support construction and manufacturing operations. This is a physically demanding, entry-level role where you will assist with site preparation, material handling, and production tasks across concrete, masonry, and paving projects. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, staying active, and working both indoors and outdoors. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, clean, and organize work areas to maintain a safe and efficient job site, • Load, unload, and transport materials such as concrete, asphalt, stone, pipe, fencing, and rip-rap, • Use hand and power tools (shovels, rakes, saws, tampers) to support daily operations, • Operate small equipment such as skid steers and rollers under supervision, • Lift and carry materials weighing up to 75–100 lbs consistently throughout the shift, • Support skilled trades by staging materials and assisting with basic tasks, • Maintain a clean and organized work environment by removing debris and storing tools properly, • Follow all safety protocols and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), • Work collaboratively with team members to meet production and project goals, • Adapt to indoor and outdoor work in varying weather and environmental conditionsRequired Skills & Qualifications, • 6 months to 1 year of experience in construction, manufacturing, or general labor preferred, • Ability to consistently lift and carry 75–100 lbs throughout the workday, • Experience using basic hand tools such as shovels, rakes, and tampers, • Ability to perform heavy, repetitive physical labor, • Comfortable working in dusty, dirty, and outdoor environments, • Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to follow instructions, • Team-oriented mindset with good communication skillsPreferred Qualifications, • Experience using power tools (saws, powered tampers, etc.), • Prior operation of small equipment such as skid steers or rollers, • Familiarity with concrete, masonry, or paving work, • Strong safety awareness and commitment to PPE complianceWhy Join Our Team?, • Consistent 1st shift schedule for predictable hours and work-life balance, • Overtime opportunities available to increase earnings, • Close-knit, team-oriented environment where your work is valued, • Active, hands-on role that keeps you moving throughout the day, • Opportunity to gain experience in construction and manufacturing tradesWork Environment This role involves working both indoors in a warehouse setting and outdoors on job sites. Conditions may be dusty, dirty, and physically demanding, with exposure to varying weather. Safety is a top priority—employees are required to wear PPE, including hard hats (in designated areas), safety vests, and steel-toe boots at all times. The environment is fast-paced, hands-on, and team-focused. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eldridge, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Eldridge,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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. Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.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 meet 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 in solving 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.