General Laborer

Job Title: General Laborer

Job Description

This role focuses on carefully wrapping and packaging painted parts and cabs to protect them during transport between a new assembly facility and various plants. You will help reduce damage and paint rework by applying protective packaging materials and supporting the development of new processes and standards. This position requires adaptability, strong work ethic, and openness to feedback as procedures are refined over time.

Pay: $21.23 - $28 an hour

Responsibilities

• Wrap painted parts and cabs in appropriate packaging materials to protect them during transport between facilities.
• Handle, lift, and position parts consistently, including lifting up to 35 pounds, to prepare them for wrapping and packaging.
• Apply packaging standards and procedures to minimize damage and reduce paint rework and associated costs.
• Assist in creating, refining, and documenting packaging processes and standards as the new facility and workflows are established.
• Follow instructions and respond positively to feedback as processes are fine-tuned and improved.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while handling materials and packaging supplies.
• Support production, packing, and loading activities to ensure efficient flow of parts through the facility.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors using effective written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality to support consistent production and transport schedules.

Essential Skills

• Experience in general labor, manufacturing, production, or similar hands-on work environment.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds consistently throughout the shift while handling parts and packaging materials.
• Strong packaging and material handling skills, including wrapping and loading components safely and efficiently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to follow instructions and collaborate with team members.
• Demonstrated history of good work performance with an excellent attendance record.
• Ability to work safely and follow established procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Adaptability and openness to feedback and change as processes and standards evolve.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in packaging, loading, or shipping roles in a manufacturing setting is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to contribute ideas for process improvements and standardization.
• Strong attention to detail to identify and prevent potential damage to painted parts and cabs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing operation with clear opportunities for advancement, including the potential for three pay increases within your first year of direct employment. The organization offers excellent benefits and promotion opportunities, supporting long-term career growth and stability. Shift premiums are available, including additional pay for second shift and a premium for weekend shifts, where you work a condensed schedule and are compensated accordingly. The culture values reliability, continuous improvement, and providing employees with clear pathways to develop and succeed.

Work Environment

You will work in a manufacturing and assembly environment at facilities located on Mayflower and American Drive, visible from a major highway. The role involves standing, lifting, and handling parts and packaging materials throughout the shift. Available schedules include first shift (4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday), second shift (2:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, Monday through Thursday), and weekend shift (5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday). The work environment is production-focused, with an emphasis on safety, consistency, and teamwork while handling painted parts and ensuring they remain protected during transport.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manitowoc, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Manitowoc,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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.