General Laborer – Yankton

Hydro; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions North America is hiring for production and material handling roles in a 7pm-7am or 6pm-6am 4x4 shift structure. Starting pay ranges from $18 to $23 per hour depending on experience, with a $500 sign-on bonus and a $2/hour night shift differential.

Eligible for monthly profit sharing and comprehensive benefits are provided. Responsibilities include processing work orders, moving materials, operating basic equipment, ensuring quality, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure that shows measurements in feet and inches.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs production and material handling responsibilities within the assigned department, which may include Packing, Cast House, Extrusion, Die Shop, Paint, or Shipping.
• Receives and reviews work orders, packing orders, or production instructions and ensures required materials, tools, and equipment are available.
• Moves aluminum extrusions and other materials safely throughout the production process, utilizing team lifting techniques when required.
• Operates basic equipment and tools, including saws and material handling equipment, in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• With assistance of a co-worker when required, lifts, moves, packages, or stages materials according to customer and production specifications.
• Maintains accurate identification and tracking of materials, racks, bundles, and work-in-process inventory.
• Loads, unloads, and transfers materials to conveyors, packaging equipment, storage locations, or shipping areas.
• Performs visual inspections of materials and finished products to verify quality, dimensions, and compliance with specifications.

Skills

Tape measure literacy

Manufacturing environment experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Starting Rate of pay: $18/hr – $23/hr -depends on experience

$500 sign-on bonus

$2/hour for night shift differential

Eligible for monthly profit sharing. (With profit sharing. earnings can increase by -$1.50-$3.00/hour)

Shift Available and Hours:

7pm-7am, 4X4 schedule

6pm-6am, 4X4 schedule

6:30pm-6:30am, Monday – Thursday

7:30pm-5:30am, Monday – Thursday

What you will be doing

• Performs production and material handling responsibilities within the assigned department, which may include Packing, Cast House, Extrusion, Die Shop, Paint, or Shipping.
• Receives and reviews work orders, packing orders, or production instructions and ensures required materials, tools, and equipment are available.
• Moves aluminum extrusions and other materials safely throughout the production process, utilizing team lifting techniques when required.
• Operates basic equipment and tools, including saws and material handling equipment, in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• With assistance of a co-worker when required, lifts, moves, packages, or stages materials according to customer and production specifications.
• Maintains accurate identification and tracking of materials, racks, bundles, and work-in-process inventory.
• Loads, unloads, and transfers materials to conveyors, packaging equipment, storage locations, or shipping areas.
• Performs visual inspections of materials and finished products to verify quality, dimensions, and compliance with specifications.
• Completes required production, inventory, and quality documentation accurately.
• Ensures finished materials are properly packaged, labeled, staged, painted, stored, or prepared for shipment as applicable.
• Communicates quality, equipment, safety, or production concerns to Lead Persons and Supervisors.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years or older. (required)
• Ability to read and use a tape measure that shows measurements in feet and inches. (required)

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment is

preferred.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [e-mail]