General Laborer

We are seeking dedicated General Laborers to join our team at a company specializing in construction materials. This position involves handling various physical tasks to support our operations, such as loading and moving materials, cleaning work areas, and operating machinery.

Responsibilities

• Load bags of sand, slag, and other base concrete mix materials into loaders to feed into tanker trucks.
• Move pallets on and off trucks, and stack pallets of finished products.
• Shovel sand, slag, and other concrete mix materials.
• Clean the work area efficiently and safely.
• Break up rocks using appropriate tools.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions for the entire shift.
• Ability to bend, twist, and squat for the duration of the shift.
• Capability to wear a respirator when required, ensuring a proper fit against the skin.
• Shift flexibility, with training on the first shift and potential movement to night shifts.

• Experience in general labor, construction, or a refrigerated/freezer environment.
• Familiarity with using power and hand tools.
• Punctuality and reliability are crucial.
• Adherence to safety protocols, including maintaining a clean work area and not using phones during shifts.

This position offers a long-term opportunity for individuals who demonstrate commitment, punctuality, and a strong work ethic. Employees who prove their dedication can find numerous growth opportunities within the company.

Work Environment

The work environment involves outdoor conditions, requiring appropriate dress for weather variations. Personal protective equipment, such as respirators and coveralls, is provided by the company. Work boots are required, but they do not need to be steel-toed. Employees should be prepared for physically demanding tasks and adhere to a no-phone policy during shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, MI.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 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.