General Laborer

ManpowerGroup

Ankeny (IA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 26,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Temp to Hire
Weekly pay
Hands-on production work
Rotating 12-hour schedule
Manufacturing experience

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking General Laborers for a client in Ankeny, IA. This is a 12-hour shift role with day or night options and a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. You will support production tasks, packaging, labeling, and palletizing in a safe, organized environment.

Wages are $18.00 per hour on day shift and $19.00 per hour on night shift. This temp-to-hire position offers weekly pay and benefits after waiting period.

Qualifications

  • Ability to stand for a full 12-hour shift and perform repetitive packing tasks.
  • Lift up to 40 lbs every two hours.
  • Follow 2,2,3 rotating shift schedule.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.
  • Must not use tobacco due to medical product production requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Unload small plastic parts off the machine and keep the workflow moving.
  • Label small bags, place them into bulk packaging, and pack them into boxes.
  • When a box is full, place it onto a pallet and maintain an organized staging area.
  • Stand for the full shift and stay consistent with production pace and accuracy.

Skills

Stand 12 hours
Lift 40 lbs
Shift adherence
Reliability
Safety compliance

Job description

Our client in Ankeny is seeking day shift or night shift General Laborers to join their team. As a General Laborer, you will be part of the production team supporting day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have production experience, a strong work ethic, the ability to follow safety and quality expectations, and the stamina to stay focused during a full 12 hour shift.

Job Title: General Laborer

Location: Ankeny, IA

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour for day shift and $19.00 per hour for night shift

Shift: 7:00am-7:00pm for day shift and 7:00pm-7:00am for night shift on a 2, 2, 3 schedule

What's the Job?

  • Unload small plastic parts off the machine and keep the workflow moving.
  • Label small bags, place them into bulk packaging, and pack them into boxes.
  • When a box is full, place it onto a pallet and maintain an organized staging area.
  • Lift up to 40 lbs every two hours when placing boxes on the pallet.
  • Stand for the full shift and stay consistent with production pace and accuracy.

What's Needed?

  • Ability to stand for the full 12 hour shift and perform repetitive packing and palletizing tasks.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs every two hours.
  • Comfortable working a 2, 2, 3 schedule
  • Reliable attendance and willingness to follow posted shift schedules
  • Must not use tobacco products (including cigarettes, chew, or vaping) due to medical product production requirements.

What's in it for me?

  • Temp to Hire opportunity to make sure the position is right for you.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Clear, hands-on work in a production environment where effort directly supports output.
  • Rotating 12-hour schedule with defined shift blocks
  • Opportunity to build steady experience in manufacturing and packaging operations.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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