General Laborer

Aerotek; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a General Laborer in Waconia, MN. The role involves assembling cylinders and locks, supporting production, packaging, and shipping, and maintaining high quality in a clean, organized work area.

The position requires hands-on assembly in a manufacturing environment, ability to use basic hand tools, and adherence to safety procedures. This is a fully onsite contract role with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience performing general labor tasks in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on assembly work, particularly assembling cylinders and locks.
• Background in manufacturing or production operations.
• Ability to use basic hand tools safely and effectively.
• Experience with packing and packaging products for shipment.
• Attention to detail when inspecting products for defects and damage.
• Ability to maintain consistent quality and productivity levels.
• Capability to operate manufacturing machinery following instructions and safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Assemble cylinders and locks accurately based on customer specifications.
• Process, package, and ship orders as needed, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Inspect products for defects and damage, and identify any issues that could affect quality.
• Maintain a consistent, acceptable level of individual quality and productivity performance.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Operate manufacturing machinery in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Assist with new product development activities by supporting assembly and production tasks.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, quality, and efficiency.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks and duties as required by management to support production and operations.

Skills

General labor

Assembly work

Manufacturing experience

Hand tools

Packing

Attention to detail

Quality standards

Machinery operation

Work area organization

Job description

Job Title: General Laborer Job Description

The General Laborer assembles cylinders and locks according to customer specifications while supporting production, packaging, and shipping activities. This role focuses on maintaining high quality standards, operating manufacturing machinery, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts in a clean, organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Assemble cylinders and locks accurately based on customer specifications.
• Process, package, and ship orders as needed, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Inspect products for defects and damage, and identify any issues that could affect quality.
• Maintain a consistent, acceptable level of individual quality and productivity performance.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Operate manufacturing machinery in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Assist with new product development activities by supporting assembly and production tasks.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, quality, and efficiency.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks and duties as required by management to support production and operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing general labor tasks in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with assembly work, particularly assembling mechanical components such as cylinders and locks.
• Background in manufacturing or production operations.
• Ability to use basic hand tools safely and effectively.
• Experience with packing and packaging products for shipment.
• Attention to detail when inspecting products for defects and damage.
• Ability to maintain consistent quality and productivity levels.
• Capability to operate manufacturing machinery following instructions and safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous assembly experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with general production workflows and processes.
• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to assist with continuous improvement and new product development activities.
• Flexibility to perform miscellaneous tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit company environment with a strong team culture where collaboration and support are highly valued. The workplace fosters a sense of community, encourages teamwork, and offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to daily operations and ongoing improvements.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing and production setting that involves hands‑on assembly, operation of machinery, and regular use of hand tools. Work is performed in a shop or plant environment where maintaining a clean and organized area is essential for safety and efficiency. The position requires standing, moving materials, and working around production equipment, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and a supportive culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Waconia, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Waconia,MN.

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.