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General Construction/Warehouse Laborer

Aerotek
  • Birmingham, AL
  • $17 Per Hour
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Job Title: General Construction/Warehouse LaborerJob Description

This role supports daily operations in an industrial warehouse environment by maintaining a clean, safe facility and performing a variety of general labor tasks. You will help keep the plant organized, assist with material handling and inventory activities, and contribute to a smooth flow of work throughout the site.

Responsibilities
  • Perform general plant and warehouse clean-up to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
  • Assist with inventory counting and basic material tracking to support accurate stock control.
  • Load and unload trucks manually and with forklift assistance, following proper handling procedures.
  • Move, stage, and handle barrels and other industrial materials safely throughout the facility.
  • Support a wide range of general labor tasks such as production support, packaging, cleaning, and painting as directed by supervisors.
  • Follow all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and guidelines at all times.
  • Work effectively within a team, communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors, and respond promptly to instructions.
  • Manage time and tasks efficiently to meet daily operational goals in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Skills
  • Ability to perform manual labor in a fast-paced industrial or warehouse setting, including lifting, carrying, bending, and standing for extended periods.
  • Willingness to work in a non-climate-controlled environment with varying temperatures and conditions.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and consistent attendance.
  • Attention to cleanliness and organization within the plant and warehouse.
  • Basic inventory and counting skills to assist with material tracking.
  • Safe material handling skills, particularly with barrels and industrial materials.
  • Commitment to following safety procedures, PPE requirements, and facility guidelines.
  • Teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with others.
  • Time management and task prioritization abilities to handle multiple duties during a shift.
  • Steel-toe boots required for safety in the warehouse environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Forklift experience in a warehouse or industrial setting (preferred but not required).
  • Willingness to learn forklift operation and other material handling equipment if needed.
  • Adaptability and comfort working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
  • Experience in general labor, production support, packaging, cleaning, or painting is a plus.
  • No formal certifications or medical tests required for this position.
Why Work Here?

You will join a stable operation offering a long-term opportunity with a clear 6-month contract-to-hire pathway. The role provides room for growth and advancement, allowing you to build skills and move into more specialized positions over time. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, along with weekly pay for consistent and reliable income. This is a hands-on industrial environment where you can gain valuable experience, develop practical skills, and grow your career while contributing to a team-focused workplace.

Work Environment

You will work in a warehouse-based, non-climate-controlled industrial environment that can involve varying temperatures and conditions throughout the year. The role is physically demanding and requires frequent lifting, bending, carrying, and standing for extended periods. You will handle barrels and other industrial materials, support production and packaging activities, and perform cleaning and painting tasks as needed. Steel-toe boots are required as part of the safety dress code, and you will use appropriate personal protective equipment while following established safety procedures. The environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and focused on maintaining a clean, organized, and safe facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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.

\nCompany Description

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.

Company Description

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBirmingham, AL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1983
Websitehttps://www.aerotek.com/

About Company

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.  

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.

Skills

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  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • Candidate Screeningunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Fortune 500 Customersunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Materials Trackingunmatched
  • Medical Testsunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Safety Codesunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
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