Laborer

at Aerotek in De Soto, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Laborer

Job Description

This role supports a large battery manufacturing facility by safely uncrating, moving, and positioning heavy industrial machinery and cargo. You will work as part of a hands-on team that unloads equipment from trailers and shipping containers, relocates it across a large production floor, and sets it in place using a variety of manual and powered tools and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

+ Unload and load cargo from trailers and shipping containers using appropriate material handling equipment and tools.

+ Uncrate, crate, unpack, and pack machinery and other cargo safely and efficiently.

+ Move, relocate, and roughly set machinery and cargo to designated locations on the production floor.

+ Use manual and powered hand tools, such as wrenches, drills, and other construction-related tools, to support equipment moving and setup.

+ Operate material handling equipment, including manual toe jacks, manual skates, dollies, pallet jacks, and forklifts, as assigned and trained.

+ Perform heavy lifting and continuous physical labor, including frequent bending, crawling, and walking throughout the day.

+ Follow detailed instructions and layout plans to ensure machinery and cargo are placed accurately and safely.

+ Maintain a clean and organized work area by performing general cleaning and housekeeping tasks as needed.

+ Adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines, including OSHA standards and site-specific safety rules.

+ Collaborate with team members and supervisors to coordinate moves and ensure efficient workflow across the large facility.

Essential Skills

+ At least 1 year of experience in construction or a labor-intensive physical role.

+ Demonstrated ability to perform heavy lifting and sustained physical labor throughout the workday.

+ Ability to walk more than 10 miles per day across a large facility.

+ Ability to bend, crawl, and walk repeatedly and comfortably during the shift.

+ Experience with general labor tasks in construction, industrial, or similar environments.

+ Proficiency in using manual hand tools and basic power tools safely.

+ Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.

+ Willingness to obtain an OSHA 10 certification if not already held.

+ Ability to work safely around industrial equipment and in active production areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience operating forklifts, gradalls, or other lifts is a plus.

+ Experience in construction-related tasks such as basic carpentry is beneficial.

+ Familiarity with material handling tools such as dollies, pallet jacks, manual skates, and manual toe jacks.

+ Experience performing cleaning and general housekeeping duties in industrial or construction settings.

+ Comfort working in hot, non-climate-controlled environments.

+ Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate moves and tasks with others.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that plays a critical role in supporting advanced manufacturing operations, working directly with state-of-the-art equipment in a large, dynamic facility. The work offers consistent full-time hours, opportunities for overtime, and the chance to build valuable skills in construction, industrial equipment handling, and safety certifications such as OSHA 10. This environment rewards reliability, strong work ethic, and a commitment to safety, providing a solid foundation for long-term growth in industrial and construction-related careers.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large battery manufacturing facility with approximately 2 million square feet of space. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, focusing on material and equipment movement across the production floor and surrounding areas. The environment is hot and non-climate-controlled, requiring comfort working in high-temperature conditions. Typical hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime on Saturdays as needed. You will regularly use manual and powered hand tools, manual toe jacks, manual skates, dollies, pallet jacks, and forklifts or other lifts where trained and authorized. The setting is industrial and construction-oriented, with a strong emphasis on safety, proper use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to site procedures.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 – $22.00/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 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 De Soto,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.