General Laborer

Job Title: General Laborer

Job Description

The General Laborer supports concrete production and yard operations by assisting with forming, pouring, finishing, and curing processes, handling materials, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. This role involves extensive forklift operation, staging materials for pick-ups and deliveries, and performing a variety of physically demanding tasks both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with concrete production, including forming, pouring, finishing, and curing materials according to established procedures.
• Load, unload, and move raw materials, tools, and finished products throughout the facility and yard.
• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently in the facility and yard for approximately 85% of the workday.
• Stage the yard for pick-ups and deliveries by organizing and positioning materials for efficient access.
• Use basic hand tools and power tools as needed, with training provided where required.
• Perform general site and plant cleanup to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Support skilled tradespeople and equipment operators by providing labor assistance as directed by supervisors.
• Handle material packaging, packing, loading, and picking tasks to support production and shipping activities.
• Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and quality standards at all times.
• Continuously look for tasks to complete, such as cleaning or assisting in other areas, to support overall operations.
• Perform other general labor and production duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Maintain reliable attendance and communicate proactively regarding work schedules and overtime expectations.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 1 year of experience in construction or a physically demanding job.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently.
• Experience with general labor and production work in an industrial or construction-related environment.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and power tools with proper safety practices.
• Capability to perform material handling tasks, including loading, unloading, and moving materials.
• Ability to navigate and read a straight ruler for basic measurements.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs multiple times per shift and perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness and ability to work outside in the heat of the summer and in a dirty, heavy-duty work environment.
• Commitment to following safety procedures, company policies, and quality standards.
• Strong attendance and reliability, with readiness to work mandatory overtime as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience in a yard or production setting is highly beneficial.
• Experience with packaging, packing, loading, and picking in a production or warehouse environment.
• Comfort working with concrete, construction materials, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to adapt to changing production demands, including extended workdays and seasonal workload fluctuations.
• Willingness to wear recommended safety equipment, such as a dust mask provided on-site.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a readiness to stay busy by helping in various areas as needed.

Why Work Here?

This role offers consistent full-time hours with substantial opportunities for overtime, allowing motivated individuals to significantly increase their earnings. You can start quickly and benefit from flexible scheduling when needed, with the option to make up hours at another time. The team provides practical support for working in varying weather conditions, including heaters in cold weather and beverages in hot weather, fostering a supportive and safety-conscious environment where hard work is recognized and valued.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Beaver Dam, WI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Beaver Dam,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026.

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.