General Laborer

Job Title: General Laborer

Job Description

This role performs a variety of general labor duties in food production facilities that cook soups, broths, seasonings, and package pet food. You support production operations by assisting cooks, handling raw materials, moving packaged products, and maintaining an efficient, clean, and safe work area.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks in preparing and producing dog food, soups, broths, and seasonings according to established procedures.
• Work in a hot production environment while safely handling equipment and materials.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds as an assistant cook to support cooking and mixing activities.
• Bring raw materials and ingredients to assistant cooks to ensure continuous production flow.
• Load and unload trucks with materials, ingredients, and finished products as needed.
• Lift and move materials weighing 30 pounds or more frequently in case packer and loader/unloader duties.
• Move racks of packaged soups and other finished products throughout the facility to designated locations.
• Perform case packing duties, including sorting, packing, and preparing products for shipment or storage.
• Work as a utility or “floater” team member, performing a combination of assistant cook, case packer, loader/unloader, and general labor tasks based on daily needs.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all safety, quality, and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Support production line activities, including general labor, sorting, and basic food preparation tasks.
• Maintain an organized work area and promptly report any issues with equipment, materials, or safety concerns.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform general labor tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and frequently lift 30 pounds or more throughout the shift.
• Experience or comfort with food preparation, food production, or similar hands-on work.
• Ability to work safely in a hot, non-climate-controlled environment.
• Willingness to work in multiple roles, including assistant cook, case packer, loader/unloader, and utility/floater.
• Reliable attendance and the ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Commitment to following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety guidelines.
• Basic skills in mixing and batching ingredients according to directions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in food prep, food production, or food packaging is helpful.
• Experience in general labor, production line work, or sorting is an asset.
• Experience as a packer, loader, or utility worker in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is beneficial.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing tasks and support different areas of the facility as needed.
• Comfort working around industrial food production equipment.

Why Work Here?

This temporary role offers access to a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, supporting both your health and financial well-being. Depending on your job classification and length of employment, you may qualify for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as critical illness, accident, and hospital plans. You can plan for the future with a 401(k) retirement plan offering both pre-tax and post-tax contribution options, and enhance your protection with voluntary life and AD&D insurance for yourself and your dependents. Additional support may include short- and long-term disability coverage, a Health Spending Account (HSA), transportation benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program. You may also be eligible for paid time off or leave, such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave, providing flexibility to balance work and personal needs.

Work Environment

The work takes place in food production facilities that are not climate controlled, with typical temperatures around 75 degrees and periods of higher heat near cooking areas. You will work in a GMP-regulated environment that requires compliance with strict cleanliness and safety standards. Standard attire includes smocks, hairnets, and safety glasses, and additional protective equipment may be required depending on the task. The role is physically active, involving frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of materials and products around the facility, as well as time spent on or near production lines and loading areas.

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

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $19.00/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 Janesville,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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.