General Laborer @ Aerotek

Job Title: General LaborerPay: $18/hourJob DescriptionThis role performs hands-on production work in a manufacturing environment, including handling cardboard boxes, supporting machine operations, and ensuring product quality. You will work on the back end of various machines to strip, fold, count, tape, and glue boxes, stack finished products, and help keep the production line running smoothly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Strip, fold, count, tape, and glue cardboard boxes by hand to support production needs.
• Stack and count boxes as they come off the back end of various machines, ensuring accurate quantities and orderly pallets.
• Move materials and finished products from the back end of machines to designated areas for assembly, packing, or further processing.
• Feed materials into manual and production machines as needed to maintain consistent workflow.
• Monitor machine operations, watch for defects or irregularities, and promptly communicate concerns to machine operators, supervisors, or maintenance staff.
• Inspect finished products for quality, identify non-conforming or damaged items, and remove or report them according to procedures.
• Measure materials and finished products with a tape measure to verify accuracy and adherence to specifications.
• Assist with general production tasks such as assembly, packing, stacking pallets, and basic troubleshooting of minor issues within your scope.
• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area in a loud, active manufacturing environment.
• Perform physical tasks throughout the shift, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for 812 hours.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 6 months of manufacturing experience in a production or general labor role.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks such as folding cardboard boxes, stacking, and moving materials from the back end of machines.
• Experience with general production work, including assembly, packing, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to operate or support manual machines and production equipment under direction.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand and perform active, physical work for 812 hour shifts.
• Proficiency in using and reading a tape measure to verify material and product dimensions.
• Comfort working in a loud, noisy manufacturing environment with consistent physical activity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manual machine setup experience (preferred but not required).
• Experience feeding materials into machines and stacking pallets in a production setting.
• Experience in general manufacturing, machine operating, or production troubleshooting.
• Reliability and strong attention to detail when counting, measuring, and inspecting products.
• Willingness to learn facility equipment and processes through paid training.
• Ability to work overtime when needed to support production demands.

Why Work Here? Employees benefit from a supportive, team-focused culture that offers clear opportunities for growth and advancement. The organization provides paid training on all facility equipment and processes, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options, and regular appreciation events such as holiday lunches, an end-of-summer company picnic with food, prizes, and games, and ongoing employee recognition. Overtime is available for those who want to increase their earnings, and annual raises reward strong performance and continued development.

The workforce is stable, with many employees staying long term, and there is a strong promote-from-within philosophy that values individuals who are willing to learn and go above and beyond. Work EnvironmentThe role is based in Schenectady, NY, with a schedule of Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Work takes place in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility that can become slightly warm during the summer months and is consistently loud and noisy due to active machine operations.

The position involves active, physical work that remains steady day to day, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods. Supervisors are supportive, and the culture emphasizes teamwork and collaboration. Overtime may be available depending on production needs.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Schenectady, NY.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Schenectady,NY.

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.