General Laborers-Metal Shop

Automation Personnel Services; Jemison (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term, &

life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services in Jemison, AL is seeking dependable General Laborers for a steel galvanizing facility. Pay is $18.00 per hour, with 40 hours per week and possible overtime. First shift, full‑time, temporary to hire.

Duties include preparing metal materials by sanding, operating basic tools and tape measures, keeping the area clean, and following all safety procedures. Steel‑toed boots and PPE are required; overtime may be needed. Benefits include weekly pay and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, industrial or general labor experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 16th
• Comfortable working around steel, heat, noise and industrial equipment
• Ability to stand, bend, reach and move throughout the shift
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Steel-toed boots and required PPE must be worn
• Must be able to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal materials by sanding the products
• Operate basic tools and ability to read a tape measure
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all plant safety procedures
• Assist with other production duties as assigned

Skills

Reading tape measure

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Dependable attendance

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

GENERAL LABORERS

Automation Personnel Services is currently seeking dependable, safety-minded General Laborers for a company located in Jemison, A L.

Pay Rate
$18.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours
40 hours per week with possible overtime
First shift

General Laborers – Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare metal materials by sanding the products
• Operate basic tools and ability to read a tape measure
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all plant safety procedures
• Assist with other production duties as assigned

General Laborers – Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous manufacturing, industrial or general labor experience is preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work
• Ability to read a tape measure to 16th
• Comfortable working around steel, heat, noise and industrial equipment
• Ability to stand, bend, reach and move throughout the shift
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Steel-toed boots and required personal protective equipment must be worn
• Must be able to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team

Work Environment

This position is located inside an active steel galvanizing facility.

Job Type

Full-time, temporary to hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Office Address

2145 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124

Bonus Opportunity

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 1 1-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America's Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer APSPelham