General Laborer

Aerotek; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Weekly pay

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring General Laborers for our Fremont, CA location. The role involves outdoor work in a machine shop and warehouse setting, with duties like breaking down pallets, feeding wood into chippers, housekeeping, and shrink-wrapping pallets for shipping.

A strong safety mindset and physical stamina are essential. This contract-to-hire position offers overtime opportunities, long‑term growth, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in general labor roles in outdoor or industrial environments.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Basic understanding of machine safety and safe work practices around heavy machinery.
• Ability to operate or work around wood chippers and similar equipment safely.
• Strong awareness of workplace safety and commitment to maintaining a safe environment.
• Capability to perform housekeeping tasks including sweeping, trash removal, and general cleanup.
• Reliability and punctuality in a warehouse and machine shop setting.
• Ability to follow instructions and work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Break down pallets and prepare wood materials for processing.
• Feed wood into a wood chipper machine in a safe and controlled manner.
• Perform general housekeeping duties around the dock receiving area, including sweeping and removing debris and trash.
• Maintain a clean and organized outdoor work area to support safe operations.
• Assist in the machine shop with shrink-wrapping pallets for shipping or storage.
• Follow established safety procedures when working around heavy machinery and equipment.
• Use proper personal protective equipment and adhere to machine safety guidelines at all times.
• Support general labor tasks as needed in the warehouse and machine shop.
• Communicate any safety concerns or equipment issues to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient workflow and a safe work environment.

Job description

Now Hiring General Laborers!

Job Description

This role involves working in an outdoor machine shop environment, performing general labor tasks such as breaking down pallets, feeding wood into a wood chipper, maintaining cleanliness around the dock receiving area, and assisting in the shop with pallet shrink-wrapping. The position requires a strong focus on safety and attention to detail while working around machinery and in an active warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Break down pallets and prepare wood materials for processing.

• Feed wood into a wood chipper machine in a safe and controlled manner.

• Perform general housekeeping duties around the dock receiving area, including sweeping and removing debris and trash.

• Maintain a clean and organized outdoor work area to support safe operations.

• Assist in the machine shop with shrink-wrapping pallets for shipping or storage.

• Follow established safety procedures when working around heavy machinery and equipment.

• Use proper personal protective equipment and adhere to machine safety guidelines at all times.

• Support general labor tasks as needed in the warehouse and machine shop.

• Communicate any safety concerns or equipment issues to appropriate personnel promptly.

• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient workflow and a safe work environment.

Essential Skills

• Experience in general labor roles in outdoor or industrial environments.

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

• Basic understanding of machine safety and safe work practices around heavy machinery.

• Ability to operate or work around wood chippers and similar equipment safely.

• Strong awareness of workplace safety and commitment to maintaining a safe environment.

• Capability to perform housekeeping tasks including sweeping, trash removal, and general cleanup.

• Reliability and punctuality in a warehouse and machine shop setting.

• Ability to follow instructions and work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Landscaping is a plus, especially experience with outdoor equipment and grounds maintenance.

• Experience in construction or related trades is beneficial.

• Prior experience as a heavy machinery operator is an advantage.

• Familiarity with pallet handling and shrink-wrapping processes is helpful.

• Comfort working in a large, busy warehouse and open machine shop environment.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a long-term path with the potential to be hired directly, providing stability and growth for dedicated team members. The organization emphasizes treating people well, recognizing individual contributions, and fostering a culture where everyone is valued and treated equally. Employees benefit from frequent overtime and double-time opportunities, company-hosted lunches, individual recognition, performance-based bonus checks when company goals are met, and access to comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large warehouse and open machine shop setting with an outdoor work area around the dock receiving zone. You will work among approximately 220 colleagues in a culturally diverse environment that values teamwork and inclusion. The work involves regular exposure to outdoor conditions and active industrial operations, including heavy machinery and wood chipping equipment, requiring consistent attention to safety. The facility provides ample opportunities for overtime and double time, and the atmosphere is focused on collaboration, recognition, and shared success.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 & 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.