General Labor 17+

Aerotek; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Aerotek in Port Huron, MI is seeking a General Labor for a contract-to-hire role in a busy manufacturing environment. You will load metal automotive parts into machines, monitor automated equipment, perform quality checks, and ensure correct labeling and part numbering. Shifts require physical endurance and accuracy.

The position is fully onsite with weekly compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k). Lifting up to 20–45 pounds is routine, and weekend work is common.

Qualifications

• Experience with physically demanding work and frequent lifting.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain quality checks.
• Experience in a loud manufacturing setting with automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load metal automotive parts into machines and clamp securely.
• Monitor robots and unloading equipment; intervene as needed for safety.
• Perform regular quality checks and sort parts by labeling and part numbers.
• Lift 20–45 pounds every few minutes and keep a clean, organized area.
• Rotate through shifts including Saturdays and occasional Sundays.

Skills

Physically demanding work

Heavy lifting 20-45 lb

Attention to detail

Reliability

Weekend shifts

Manufacturing environment

Tools

Robotics/Automated equipment

Job description

Job Title: General Labor

Job Description

This role involves physically demanding work in a busy manufacturing environment, loading metal automotive parts into machines, monitoring automated equipment, and performing quality checks. You will handle medium-weight parts frequently throughout your shift and ensure products are properly labeled and sorted according to part numbers. The work is straightforward to learn but requires consistent physical effort, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Load metal automotive parts into machines, ensuring each part is properly positioned and securely clamped.
• Monitor automated equipment and robots that unload and stack parts, intervening when necessary to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Perform regular quality checks on parts to verify they meet specifications and standards.
• Sort and place finished parts into bins according to part numbers and labeling requirements.
• Lift and handle parts weighing approximately 20–45 pounds every 2–3 minutes throughout the shift.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in line with manufacturing safety practices.
• Follow all work instructions, production procedures, and quality guidelines provided by supervisors or team leads.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate any issues related to quality, equipment, or safety as they arise.
• Adapt to working frequent Saturday shifts and occasional Sunday shifts as required by production demands.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience performing physically demanding work, including frequent lifting of 25–40 pounds.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move metal parts weighing 20–45 pounds every few minutes over the course of a shift. in physically intensive roles such as construction, farming, landscaping, or similar work environments.
• Comfort working in a loud, busy manufacturing setting with metal machining operations.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and consistently when loading parts and clamping them into machines.
• Attention to detail when performing quality checks and sorting parts by part number and label.
• Reliability and willingness to work frequent Saturday shifts and occasional Sunday shifts when required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, or parts washing environments.
• Familiarity with machine operation in a production setting.
• Experience working with metal parts or other heavier materials.
• Comfort working around automated equipment and industrial robots.
• Ability to maintain focus and productivity during repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a fast-paced manufacturing operation where you can quickly learn the role and become a key contributor to the production process. The environment rewards reliability, strong work ethic, and physical endurance, offering consistent hours and the opportunity to earn additional pay through frequent Saturday work and double-time pay on rare Sunday shifts. You will gain hands‑on experience with manufacturing processes, automated equipment, and quality control in a well‑organized facility.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing facility where metal machining is performed. The environment is loud and busy, with automated equipment and robots operating nearby. Work areas are well lit, and tasks involve lifting parts from waist height and from knee height to waist height, then placing them onto equipment or into bins. Shifts operate on a rotating schedule with days from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., afternoons from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., and midnights from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The role requires working many Saturdays and occasionally Sundays, with Sunday shifts paid at double time. You will work on your feet for most of the shift and handle metal parts regularly in a structured industrial setting

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Port Huron, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Port Huron,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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.