General Laborer

Job Description

• The General Laborer supports daily yard and warehouse operations by sorting products, placing materials in designated bins, and maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• This role involves frequent use of hand tools and power tools, as well as operating forklifts once trained and certified.
• The position is ideal for individuals who enjoy physical, hands-on work in both indoor and outdoor environments and are eager to learn new skills.
• The ideal candidate must have the ability to use a computer. You will learn how to manage the inventory/sorting system.

Responsibilities

• Sort products in the yard and place them into appropriate bins according to established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and debris-free work area by sweeping and performing general housekeeping tasks.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly to support daily operations.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving materials within the yard and warehouse as needed.
• Operate forklifts to move products and materials once training and certification are completed.
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures while working indoors and outdoors.
• Inspect tools and equipment before use and report any issues or hazards promptly.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Adapt to varying weather conditions and perform general labor duties outdoors on a daily basis.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform general labor tasks in an outdoor and warehouse environment.
• Basic experience or familiarity with outdoor general labor work.
• Ability to safely use hand tools for routine tasks.
• Ability to safely use power tools in a warehouse or yard setting.
• Willingness and ability to learn forklift operation and follow operating procedures.
• Capability to work in dirty, physically demanding conditions on a daily basis.
• Commitment to following safety practices and maintaining a clean work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a forklift operator is beneficial.
• Forklift certification or prior forklift operation experience is an asset.
• Experience working in outdoor environments in varying temperatures.
• Comfort working in warehouse settings where indoor temperatures may match outdoor conditions.

Work Environment

This position is an outdoor role at a recycling center. You will be working outdoors most of the time. There are times you will work indoors in a warehouse / yard setting. The indoor environment closely matches the outdoor temperature throughout the year, so you should be comfortable working in hot, cold, and variable weather conditions. The role includes regular use of hand tools, power tools, and forklifts (once trained), and requires appropriate work attire suitable for a dirty, industrial, and outdoor-focused setting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

The pay range for this position is $37400.00 - $37400.00/yr.

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.

Will be operating forklifts and getting trained on a sit-down forklift for indoor/outdoor use.

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.