Laborer

General Laborer

Location: Washougal, WA

Pay Rate: $22/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Job Overview

The General Laborer supports daily plant operations and optional community events by safely handling, sorting, labeling, and transporting various materials and products. This role works primarily in the paint department and warehouse, with opportunities to assist at off-site events on weekends. Responsibilities include material handling, equipment operation, inventory support, and customer interaction in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily operations in the paint department and warehouse by separating and handling materials
• Dispose of paint by dumping water-based, latex, oil, cement, and rubber-based paints into a 100-gallon tank following established procedures
• Load and unload products from semi-trucks using pallet jacks and forklifts
• Label processed or disposed materials accurately for tracking and compliance
• Assist with inventory by documenting received and processed materials
• Operate forklifts, fork trucks, and other mobile equipment to move containers and load/unload trailers
• Support optional weekend events (Friday–Sunday) as part of a 3–10 person team
• Sort and place materials into designated bins based on type and disposal requirements during events
• Load materials into semi-trucks at event locations for transport back to the facility
• Interact with customers at events by answering basic questions, providing guidance, and thanking them for participation
• Separate and label materials according to handling and disposal guidelines
• Use an iPad to photograph and document inventory received from customers
• Work safely around loud alarms, warning sounds, and moving vehicles while following all safety protocols
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and collaborate effectively with team members

Required Qualifications

• Experience in general labor or material handling within a warehouse, plant, or similar environment
• Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks, or willingness to learn
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Comfortable working in team-based environments and interacting with customers
• Basic ability to use an iPad or similar device for documentation
• Ability to work safely around loud equipment and vehicle traffic

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior forklift or fork truck experience
• Experience working both indoors and outdoors
• Willingness to learn proper handling and separation of various paint and material types
• Openness to completing HAZWOPER training (provided at no cost if not already certified)

Why Work Here?

This is a unionized site offering long-term stability and strong benefits. Employees receive pension benefits, a matching 401(k), and union dues fully covered by the employer. Once hired on, employees receive 10 paid holidays starting day one, supporting work-life balance. Free HAZWOPER training is also provided, allowing you to build valuable skills and advance your career.

Work Environment

• Plant and branch-based work with optional off-site community events
• Paint department and warehouse setting with active loading docks
• Frequent interaction with forklifts, semi-trucks, and commercial vehicles
• Exposure to alarms and warning sounds requiring strong safety awareness
• Event work may include outdoor settings and hands-on customer interaction
• Practical, safety-focused attire required

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washougal, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Washougal,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 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.

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