General Laborer
Aerotek - Memphis, TN
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Job Title: General Laborer Job Description We are seeking a dedicated General Laborer to join our team. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, with a one-hour lunch break or two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute break. There is flexibility to adjust start times earlier or later within reason. Responsibilities + Remove rust from large shipping containers using a hand-held grinder. + Strip and remove decals from the exterior of containers. + Utilize a small hand-held saw to clear debris as necessary. + Wash out containers with a pressure washer. + Remove flooring and floorboards from inside containers using a small hand saw. + Prepare containers for painting and perform spot painting with a brush as needed. + Utilize a hammer or sledgehammer to smooth out dents. + Pressure wash at 2300 PSI. Essential Skills + Experience in general labor, cleaning, and yard work. + Proficiency with hand tools, including hand saws and grinders. + Ability to operate power tools and perform minor assembly and carpentry tasks. + Familiarity with pressure washing and painting techniques. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with small hand tools. + Capability in decal removal and minor painting tasks. + Willingness to learn and be trained. + Team-oriented mentality. Why Work Here? Join a privately held, family-owned business that values family principles and offers opportunities for growth and advancement. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, comprehensive PTO starting from day one, and benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance. Additional perks include potential 401K, paid holidays, and half-day closures on pre-holidays. Benefit from provided PPE and allowances for necessary gear. Work Environment Work primarily takes place outdoors or within containers, with some exposure to the elements. A canopy or cover is provided, along with an air-conditioned area for cooling down and hydration. Steel-toe boots are required, and safety equipment will be provided. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:u2022 Medical, dental & visionu2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospitalu2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableu2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)u2022 Short and long-term disabilityu2022 Health Spending Account (HSA)u2022 Transportation benefitsu2022 Employee Assistance Programu2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry u2013 from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companiesu2019 construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.
Created: 2026-01-26