General Laborer

Job Title: General Laborer
Job Description

The General Laborer supports daily yard and warehouse operations by assisting customers, safely handling materials, and maintaining an organized, presentable, and safe work environment. This role involves loading and unloading products, moving materials throughout the yard, verifying documentation, and working closely with both customers and internal team members in a primarily outdoor setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in locating, loading, and unloading products and materials in a professional and courteous manner.
• Load and unload materials onto and from company and internal team flatbed trailers for deliveries, ensuring all loads are properly secured and handled safely.
• Review materials loaded against invoices, pick tickets, or requisitions to confirm accuracy and completeness.
• Complete and route all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner to support yard and delivery operations.
• Move products and materials throughout the yard, ensuring they are placed in the correct designated areas.
• Monitor and maintain proper stocking levels of products and materials so inventory remains available and accessible at all times.
• Perform routine cleanup and maintenance of the yard to maintain a safe, organized, and presentable work environment.
• Inspect materials, loads, and loading conditions to help ensure safe transportation and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate material handling, staging, and loading activities in the yard.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, loading, and repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while working in the yard.

Essential Skills

• Minimum six (6) months of experience in a yard, warehouse, construction, building materials, or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform general labor, including lifting, carrying, loading, and repetitive physical tasks throughout the day.
• Customer service skills with the ability to professionally assist customers in locating, loading, and unloading products.
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a team in an outdoor yard environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to handle material handling tasks safely and efficiently in a busy yard or warehouse setting.
• Dependable work ethic with a focus on safety, organization, and maintaining a clean work area.
• Ability to review and verify materials against invoices, pick tickets, or requisitions with attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience safely operating forklift equipment in a busy yard environment is a plus.
• Experience loading, unloading, moving, and staging materials in an outdoor yard setting is preferred.
• Experience loading, balancing, and securing materials on flatbed trailers for safe transportation is preferred.
• Previous experience in a lumber yard, building materials, or construction industry environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with outdoor yard operations and customer-facing work environments is beneficial.
• Willingness to complete forklift training and obtain forklift certification through internal training programs.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers hands-on, practical experience in an industry-leading organization that supports professional builders, contractors, and homeowners across the country. You will receive structured, on-the-job training, including forklift certification, and have access to cross-training and continuous skill development. The company encourages both upward career advancement and lateral movement across departments and locations, giving you multiple pathways to build a long-term, rewarding career. You will work in a supportive environment that values reliability, teamwork, and personal growth.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an outdoor yard environment, with regular exposure to changing temperatures, weather conditions, equipment noise, and dust. The role involves frequent physical activity, including lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds regularly and, on occasion, up to 80 pounds. Steel-toed or composite safety boots are required and are the responsibility of the contractor to provide. Additional personal protective equipment such as goggles, ear protection, and gloves will be supplied and may be required in specific areas of the facility. The environment is fast-paced and operationally focused, with a strong emphasis on safety, proper material handling, and maintaining a clean, organized yard.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bend, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Bend,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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: | 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.