Construction Laborer

Aerotek • Canton, MI • 2d ago

Job Title: Construction Laborer

Job Description

Working in a railyard performing manual labor tasks. Responsibilities include offloading construction materials from railcars using hand tools to open rail car doors and moving materials to designated locations. The job involves working in teams of two to open 3-4 doors, and occasionally using shovels and rakes to help offload materials. Daily use of sledge hammers, pry bars, and other hand tools is required. Will be driving between railyards in Lansing and Flint.

Responsibilities

Offload construction materials from railcars

Work at 2 different locations (Flint/Lansing). Will not have to travel site to site thru the day

Utilize hand tools to open rail car doors

Work in teams of two to open 3-4 doors

Use shovels and rakes to help offload materials

Operate sledge hammers, pry bars, and other hand tools

Essential Skills

General labor

Construction

Concrete handling

Hand tool usage

Loading and unloading

Demolition

Power tool operation

Packaging

Carpentry

Landscaping

Mechanical skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to perform manual labor

Capability to lift 50 lbs or more

Proficient in using hand tools

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits, and a group retirement savings program. Employees receive on-the-job training and have opportunities for advancement. With strong financial backing, we operate in 46 states, 29 countries, and 4 continents, providing a stable and expansive work environment.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a railyard, where conditions can be hot or cold, and employees will work outside in various weather conditions including rain or sunny days.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lansing and Flint

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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 Canton,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 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.

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