General Labor

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: General Labor
Job Description

This General Labor position supports brick manufacturing operations by performing a variety of physically active tasks, including material handling, machine tending, inspection, and packaging. You will work with production equipment, handle bricks and related materials, and help ensure that products meet quality standards while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Blend, repack, cut, wax, and hand set brick as part of daily production operations.
• Run equipment to place banding material around strapped brick and apply cross straps on brick cubes.
• Monitor machine and strapping tool operation and assist with minor repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Lift and handle materials such as rolls of banding (approximately 40 pounds) and edge protectors (approximately 25 pounds) to a height of about four feet, using safe lifting techniques.
• Perform tasks that require frequent twisting, bending, and standing throughout the shift.
• Cut the face off brick to create pieces used in display panels, ensuring accurate and consistent cuts.
• Place brick from cubes or pallets onto a conveyor feeding the saw and monitor the flow from conveyor to saw feed belt.
• Observe bricks as they move from the saw blade to the washing stage and from washing to drying to ensure smooth operation.
• Take washed brick slabs and place them onto a conveyor that feeds the brick slab dryer.
• Remove dried brick slabs from the dryer and load them onto carts or into boxes, depending on the intended use of the slabs.
• Inspect brick and grade it according to company specifications, evaluating chips, cracks, size, distortion, and color range.
• Maintain good balance and stability while performing standing tasks for extended periods.
• Use proper lifting and body positioning techniques to minimize the risk of injury from repetitive movements.
• Package brick and set brick onto kiln cars for firing as part of general labor duties.
• Perform physical work that includes lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Operate production machinery as needed, following safety and operational guidelines.
• Participate in training for forklift operation when required and operate equipment safely once trained.
• For first shift roles, work a typical five-day schedule, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with some overtime on Saturdays and Sundays as needed.
• For second shift roles, monitor kiln operations and operate car handling equipment to move kiln cars safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on assigned equipment and conduct basic quality control testing as directed.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality, especially for second shift positions with rotating schedules.
• For second shift roles, work from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM on a rotating schedule of six days on and two days off, including holidays when required.
• Follow all safety procedures, plant rules, and quality standards while working collaboratively with production and warehouse teams.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 months of previous work experience in a general labor role that required standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, twisting, bending, and standing throughout the shift.
• Capability to safely lift and handle materials such as 40-pound rolls of banding and 25-pound edge protectors to a height of approximately four feet.
• Comfort working in a production, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to monitor and tend production equipment and basic machinery.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting and grading brick for chips, cracks, size, distortion, and color range.
• Good balance and equilibrium to perform standing tasks safely and effectively.
• Understanding of safe lifting techniques and body positioning to reduce the risk of injury from repetitive tasks.
• Dependable attendance and reliability, especially for shift-based work schedules.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, including some weekends and holidays as required by the schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in production, warehouse, or packaging environments.
• Experience with general labor tasks such as packing, inspection, or material handling.
• Familiarity with operating basic production machinery or equipment.
• Willingness to learn and potentially operate additional machinery as needed.
• Interest in and ability to complete training for forklift operation.
• Comfort working in a team-oriented, fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable manufacturing operation that rewards performance and supports long-term financial and personal well-being. The company offers annual performance incentives, paid time off, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life, accidental death, and disability coverage are provided, along with a 401(k) savings plan that includes company matching contributions. This environment values consistent effort, safety, and reliability, providing opportunities to grow skills in production, equipment operation, and quality control while benefiting from a structured schedule and strong benefits package.

Work Environment

This role is based in a brick manufacturing facility that houses both office and production operations, with approximately 100 to 130 people on site. The buildings are heated during the winter but do not have air conditioning in the summer, so temperatures can vary with the seasons. Work is primarily performed on the production floor, involving constant standing, material handling, and interaction with conveyors, saws, washing and drying equipment, kiln operations, and car handling equipment. The environment is active and industrial, with a focus on safety and teamwork. First shift typically runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with some overtime on Saturdays and Sundays. Second shift runs from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM on a rotating schedule of six days on and two days off, which can include holidays. The dress code requires closed-toe leather work boots (no tennis shoes), jeans, and a t-shirt without offensive language; a light jacket may be useful depending on the season.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of ADEL, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.95 - $24.44/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 ADEL,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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 – 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.

Company DescriptionWe 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.

Company Description

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.