General Laborer

Aerotek; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a General Laborer for a contract-to-hire role near Kokomo, IN. The position involves refurbishing and refilling propane tanks, with hands-on work across production stages to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include washers, labeling, and handling tanks, plus training in shot blasting and palletizing. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor/indoor work and physical tasks in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 35–65 lbs repeatedly.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather.
• Willingness to perform manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate washer functions by placing tanks on a conveyor belt and sorting them into 'acceptable' and 'needs work' piles.
• Remove labels and sleeves from tanks as needed.
• Transport rusty, dented, or damaged tanks to appropriate areas.
• Receive training in shot blasting, weight entry, capping, and palletizing after mastering washer and dispatch duties.
• Contribute to stacking completed tanks for shipment.
• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure no leaks, weight discrepancies, or finish issues.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Outdoor work

Physical tasks

Job description

Job Title: General Laborer

Job Description

As a General Laborer, you will play a crucial role in refurbishing and refilling propane tanks. This position requires hands‑on involvement in various stages of the production process, ensuring that each tank meets our quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate washer functions by placing tanks on a conveyor belt and sorting them into 'acceptable' and 'needs work' piles.

• Remove labels and sleeves from tanks as needed.

• Transport rusty, dented, or otherwise damaged tanks to the appropriate location, primarily through manual processes.

• Receive training in shot blasting, weight entry, capping (labeling), and stacking (palletizing) after mastering washer functions and dispatch duties.

• Contribute to stacking completed tanks for shipment.

• Conduct regular quality checks throughout all stages to ensure tanks have no leaks, weight discrepancies, or sleeve and paint issues.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift 35-65 lbs repetitively throughout the shift.

• Comfortable working in various weather conditions and transitioning between indoor and outdoor environments.

• Willingness to engage in physical tasks such as lifting, loading, and unloading.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No previous experience required, though candidates should be open to learning and training in new areas.

• Ability to work Friday or Saturday shifts on occasion, particularly during high-demand periods.

Shift & Pay

• 1st shift: Monday - Thursday 6AM-4:30PM // $17.50

• 2nd shift: Monday - Thursday 6PM-4:30AM // $18.50

Work Environment

The work environment includes a covered building with open doors, making it feel like outdoors. It is very cold in the winter and very hot in the summer, as it is not climate-controlled. PPE, including winter gloves, is provided at the site, but employees must bring their own steel toes. Relatives cannot work on the same shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position is located 20 minutes outside of Kokomo, Indiana.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kokomo, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $18.50/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kokomo, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kokomo,IN.

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.