Job Title: General Laborer

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent General Laborer to join our team. The role involves a variety of tasks including cleaning totes, printing labels, moving barrels, and general sanitation duties. This position requires physical labor and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Clean totes and barrels.

• Print labels and ensure they are correctly applied.

• Move barrels and other heavy objects as required.

• Operate production assets safely and follow established procedures.

• Perform daily production tasks, including preventative maintenance and process data collection.

• Report safety, quality, or other issues to the Team Leader/Shift Supervisor.

• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality standards.

• Issue Corrective Action Reports (CAR) or Hazard reports when necessary.

• Provide progress updates and attend meetings.

• Investigate HSE or quality issues and participate in Continuous Improvement activities.

• Clean portable tanks and equipment using cleaning tools and chemicals.

• Operate the automated tank washer machine.

• Maintain storage of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.

• Operate a forklift and assist in obtaining materials for production.

• Ensure proper disposal or reconditioning of empty containers.

• Maintain storage of materials and assist fill-off operators.

• Perform daily forklift inspections and assist in obtaining materials for production.

• Fill completed products into containers, ensuring proper labeling and documentation.

• Measure and weigh products accurately and check for leaks.

• Complete batch tickets and send containers to the shipping department.

• Add raw materials in the specified order and coordinate sample testing with QC.

• Maintain housekeeping standards and assist in other tasks as needed.

• Operate machine controls, set up and break down the mill, and understand color development.

Essential Skills

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to lift 50lbs consistently and up to 75lbs.

• Experience in manual labor and sanitation.

• Forklift experience.

• Pallet jack experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to operate production assets safely and follow established procedures.

• Experience in issuing Corrective Action Reports (CAR) or Hazard reports.

• Capability to provide progress updates and attend meetings.

• Experience in investigating HSE or quality issues and participating in Continuous Improvement activities.

Why Work Here?

Safety is our number one priority. We promote from within, offering opportunities for advancement to upper positions.

Work Environment

You will work in a paint manufacturing company. The role requires operating various machinery, including forklifts and automated tank washers, and involves physical labor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SALEM, Oregon.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.37 - $20.37/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 SALEM,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 22, 2025.

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 – 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 companies’ 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.