Construction General Laborers

Aerotek; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Construction General Laborer for an onsite role in Everett, WA. You will operate a forklift, handle materials, and assist shipping/receiving to meet production and shipment deadlines. The position requires lifting up to 70 pounds and comfortable work in a noisy industrial environment.

The role is contract-to-hire with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits. You will collaborate with multiple departments and use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe to document and

Qualifications

• 2+ years forklift operation in construction, warehouse, or manufacturing.
• Experience in construction, warehouse, or manufacturing settings.
• Able to lift, push, and pull up to 70 pounds consistently.
• Full mobility in upper and lower body, including overhead reaching.
• Comfort in industrial environments with noise, dust, fumes, and odors.
• Strong organizational skills and accurate documentation.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent interfacing with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate shipping of finished products according to production schedules and customer requirements.
• Handle materials through the manufacturing workflow and track inventory locations.
• Prepare and package completed products to ensure safe shipment.
• Load and unload using forklifts and other equipment following safety procedures.
• Perform picking and packing to fulfill orders accurately and on time.
• Assist shipping/receiving, verify counts, labels, and organize materials.
• Maintain inventory handling by organizing, staging, and tracking materials.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 70 pounds; follow safe lifting techniques.
• Collaborate with production to support workflow and deadlines.
• Utilize Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe for documentation and communication.
• Follow safety, quality, and housekeeping standards in the work area.

Skills

Forklift operation experience

Material handling experience

Lift 70 pounds

Mobility & reach

Safety procedures

Organizational skills

Communication across levels

MS Office / Adobe basics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Job Title: Construction general laborer

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the efficient and accurate shipping of finished products in alignment with production schedules and customer requirements.

• Handle materials throughout the manufacturing workflow, maintaining a strong understanding of product types and inventory locations.

• Prepare and package completed products according to company standards to ensure safe and secure shipment.

• Load and unload products using a forklift and other material handling equipment, following all safety procedures.

• Perform picking and packing tasks to fulfill shipping orders accurately and on time.

• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including verifying counts, checking labels, and organizing materials in designated areas.

• Maintain accurate inventory handling by organizing, staging, and tracking materials as they move through the shipping process.

• Lift, push, and pull materials up to 70 pounds throughout the workday while following safe lifting techniques.

• Work collaboratively with production and other departments to support workflow and meet critical deadlines and schedules.

• Use basic computer applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe, to track information, complete documentation, and communicate as needed.

• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards to keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant.

• Interface confidently with various levels of the organization to resolve issues, clarify instructions, and support operational goals.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience operating a forklift in a construction, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.

• Previous experience in construction, warehouse, or manufacturing settings.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 70 pounds consistently throughout the workday.

• Full range of mobility in upper and lower body, including the ability to reach overhead.

• Comfort working in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and odors.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track, retain, and integrate information effectively.

• Ability to meet critical deadlines and schedules in a fast‑paced environment.

• Ability to confidently interface with all levels of the organization.

• Fluency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous shipping and/or receiving experience is a plus.

• Experience with inventory handling, picking, packing, loading, and packaging tasks.

• Material handling experience in a production or industrial setting.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and product handling.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining productivity and quality.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization that is actively expanding and investing in its future. The company offers a very competitive pay structure and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. You will have access to company‑paid and supplemental life insurance, short‑term disability, and additional accident and hospital insurance options. The organization supports work‑life balance through paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays. Long‑term financial security is encouraged through a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match, and employees are recognized and rewarded through an Employee Referral Bonus Program.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial manufacturing environment where you will work around active production and shipping operations. You will regularly use forklifts and other material handling equipment and will handle physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 70 pounds. The workplace may include exposure to typical shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors, and you will need full mobility in your upper and lower body, including the ability to reach overhead. Standard industrial safety practices apply, and you will be expected to follow all safety and housekeeping guidelines to maintain a clean and organized work area.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

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.