General Laborer

at Aerotek in Ottawa, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Job Title: General Laborer

Job Description

Maintain a clean, safe, debris-free environment on transfer decks, mezzanines, and automation zones, including conveyors, lifts, shuttles, palletizing cells, and scanners/sensors. This role ensures uptime and safety by removing debris, cleaning floors and equipment as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and collaborating closely with maintenance and operations teams to schedule cleaning during automation downtime.

Responsibilities

+ Maintain cleanliness and safety in designated areas including transfer decks and automation zones.

+ Remove debris and clean floors and equipment according to SOPs.

+ Collaborate with maintenance and operations to schedule cleaning during automation downtime.

+ Perform industrial cleaning tasks around and under machinery and automation equipment.

+ Follow Lock Out Tag Out Procedures to ensure safety.

+ Communicate clearly and report hazards promptly.

+ Utilize industrial cleaning tools such as scrubbers and vacuums.

+ Work safely during automation downtime.

Essential Skills

+ General labor and industrial cleaning experience.

+ Knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out Procedures.

+ Ability to follow sanitation SOPs and site standards.

+ Mechanical aptitude and ability to use industrial cleaning tools.

+ Clear communication skills and hazard reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with electric pallet jacks and hand tools.

+ Familiarity with Construction and Cleaning processes.

+ Comfort working in confined spaces and varying warehouse conditions.

Why Work Here?

Experience above market pay and opportunities for growth in a developing automation warehouse. Benefit from tuition reimbursement and enhance your skills in a dynamic work environment.

Work Environment

Warehouse conditions vary by zone and may include cooler or warm areas. Frequent use of stairs and continuous walking on transfer decks and mezzanines is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 – $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision

- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

- Short and long-term disability

- Health Spending Account (HSA)

- Transportation benefits

- Employee Assistance Program

- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.