General Laborer

at Aerotek in Ottawa, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Job Title: General Laborer

Job Description

The General Laborer maintains a clean, safe, and debris-free environment across transfer decks, mezzanines, and automation zones, including conveyors, lifts, shuttles, palletizing cells, and scanners/sensors. This role directly supports equipment uptime and safety by removing debris, cleaning floors and machinery according to established sanitation SOPs, and coordinating with maintenance and operations teams to perform cleaning during automation downtime.

Responsibilities

+ Maintain a clean, safe, and debris-free environment on transfer decks, mezzanines, and within automation zones such as conveyors, lifts, shuttles, palletizing cells, and scanners/sensors.

+ Remove debris, spillage, and waste from automation stations and surrounding areas to ensure clear pathways and safe operations.

+ Clean floors, rollers, and equipment in accordance with site sanitation SOPs and standards.

+ Perform cleaning around and under machinery and automation equipment, including confined and hard-to-reach spaces.

+ Spend approximately 50% of the time on rollers chest down, cleaning confined spaces and checking automation tracking tape.

+ Spend approximately 50% of the time walking inside automation stations, picking up spillage and debris, and wiping down automation equipment.

+ Use industrial cleaning tools such as floor scrubbers and vacuums to complete cleaning tasks efficiently and safely.

+ Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures when required to ensure safe work during automation downtime.

+ Work safely in and around operating and non-operating automation equipment, using mechanical aptitude to understand basic equipment function and hazards.

+ Communicate clearly with maintenance and operations teams to schedule and coordinate cleaning during automation downtime.

+ Report hazards, unsafe conditions, and equipment issues promptly and accurately.

+ Utilize basic hand tools and, where applicable, equipment such as electric pallet jacks to support cleaning and material handling tasks.

+ Adhere to all site standards, safety policies, and sanitation protocols while working in varying warehouse conditions.

+ Navigate frequent stairs and continuously walk on transfer decks and mezzanines as part of daily duties.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in general labor work in an industrial or warehouse environment.

+ Hands-on experience with industrial cleaning, including cleaning around and under machinery and automation equipment.

+ Knowledge of and ability to follow sanitation SOPs and site standards.

+ Familiarity with Lock Out Tag Out procedures and safe work practices during automation downtime.

+ Ability to use industrial cleaning tools such as floor scrubbers and vacuums.

+ Clear communication skills and the ability to report hazards and unsafe conditions effectively.

+ Ability to work safely in automation zones and confined spaces, including spending extended periods on rollers chest down.

+ Mechanical aptitude to understand basic equipment operation and associated safety considerations.

+ Ability to perform continuous walking, stair climbing, and physical tasks in varying warehouse conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience working with or around automated warehouse systems and equipment.

+ Familiarity with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

+ Experience using electric pallet jacks in a warehouse or industrial setting.

+ Experience in construction or similar physically demanding environments.

+ Comfort using basic hand tools for cleaning and minor adjustments.

+ Interest in growing within a developing automation warehouse environment.

+ Ability to work overnight shifts, including schedules such as Tuesday-Friday or Saturday-Monday, as needed by the operation.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from above-market pay, strong opportunities for growth within a rapidly developing automation warehouse, and access to tuition reimbursement that supports ongoing education and career advancement. The environment encourages learning, skill development, and long-term progression in modern warehouse operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse environment with conditions that vary by zone, including cooler and warmer areas. The position involves frequent use of stairs and continuous walking on transfer decks and mezzanines. Work is performed in and around automation zones with conveyors, lifts, shuttles, palletizing cells, scanners, and sensors, often during automation downtime. Employees regularly work in confined spaces, including time spent chest down on rollers to clean and inspect automation tracking tape, and move through automation stations to pick up spillage and debris and wipe down equipment. Industrial cleaning tools such as scrubbers and vacuums are used routinely, along with basic hand tools and, where applicable, electric pallet jacks. The schedule follows defined shift patterns with overnight hours, and attire should be appropriate for an industrial warehouse setting, allowing safe movement and compliance with site safety requirements.

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 Aug 25, 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 evalua