Construction General Laborer

Aerotek; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Construction Laborer / Material Handler for a Southaven, MS project. You will handle materials, support skilled trades, and help keep a busy site safe and organized. Expect 12-hour shifts with a 4:00 AM start and frequent overtime to meet project needs.

You will move materials, assist crews, and maintain staging areas while following site safety protocols. This role requires reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work outdoors on a large construction site.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, warehouse, material handling, or general labor.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts.
• Able to lift ~50 pounds regularly.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Willing to work 70-80 hours per week with overtime.
• Reliability to report for a 4:00 AM start.
• Strong attendance and punctuality.
• Follow safety procedures on site.
• Work around equipment and trades.
• Basic use of hand tools & material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, stage, and transport construction materials on site.
• Move tools, equipment, supplies, and materials to work areas.
• Assist skilled tradespeople and construction teams with labor tasks.
• Organize material staging areas for efficient access to supplies.
• Perform site cleanup and remove debris and waste.
• Use carts, dollies, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Ensure crews have materials to complete work on schedule.
• Follow site safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain clear walkways and work areas.
• Perform repetitive lifting and standing for 12-hour shifts.
• Report for a 4:00 AM start and 12-hour shifts as scheduled.
• Work with others to keep project moving.

Skills

Construction experience

12-hour shifts

Lift 50 lbs

Stand long hours

Overtime ready

Reliability

Safety procedures

Construction-site environment

Hand tools

Tools

Forklift experience

Hand tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

Job Title: Construction Laborer / Material Handler Job Description

This role supports a busy construction project by handling materials, assisting skilled trades, and maintaining a safe, organized job site. You will perform physically demanding, hands-on work that includes moving construction materials, cleaning work areas, and helping crews operate efficiently. The position offers substantial overtime, with typical schedules of 7080 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, and a regular 4:00 AM start time.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, stage, and transport construction materials throughout the job site.
• Move tools, equipment, supplies, and materials to designated work areas to support construction crews.
• Assist skilled tradespeople and construction teams with general labor tasks as needed.
• Organize and maintain material staging areas to ensure efficient access to supplies.
• Perform general site cleanup, including removing debris and waste from work areas.
• Use carts, dollies, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment when assigned.
• Help ensure crews have the materials and supplies they need to complete their work on schedule.
• Follow site-specific safety procedures and directions from site leadership at all times.
• Maintain clean, clear, and hazard-free walkways and work areas.
• Perform repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and standing for the duration of the shift.
• Report to work reliably for a 4:00 AM start time and complete 12-hour shifts as scheduled.
• Work cooperatively with other laborers, trades, and supervisors to keep the project moving efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in construction, warehouse, material handling, manufacturing, or general labor (preferred).
• Comfort working in a physically demanding role for extended 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for the majority of a 12-hour shift.
• Willingness and ability to work approximately 7080 hours per week, including overtime as needed.
• Consistent reliability to report for a 4:00 AM start time.
• Strong attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and take direction from site leadership.
• Comfort working in an active construction-site environment around equipment, materials, and trades.
• Basic ability to use hand tools and material-handling equipment such as carts, dollies, and pallet jacks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a construction laborer, general laborer, or construction material handler.
• Experience operating forklifts or similar material-handling equipment.
• Familiarity with common construction hand tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, changing site conditions.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on a variety of tasks to support the project.

Why Work Here?

You will join a high-activity project where your hard work directly contributes to visible progress on a major construction site. The role offers substantial overtime opportunities for those seeking higher weekly earnings and steady, full-time hours. You will gain valuable, hands‑on experience in the construction industry, working closely with skilled trades and learning how large projects operate. The environment rewards reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic, providing a solid foundation for long‑term growth in construction and related fields.

Work Environment

This position is based on an active construction site with a regular schedule of approximately 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and a typical workload of 7080 hours per week depending on project needs. You will work primarily outdoors or in partially enclosed structures, exposed to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and active construction equipment. The role requires constant standing, walking, lifting, and other physical activities throughout 12-hour shifts. You will use material‑handling tools such as carts, dollies, pallet jacks, and basic hand tools as directed. Personal protective equipment is required from the first day, including a hard hat, safety vest, and safety footwear appropriate for a construction environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Southaven, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Southaven,MS.

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.