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Aerotek General Laborer in Ottawa, Kansas
Job Title: General Laborer
Job Description
The General Laborer maintains a clean, safe, and debris‑free environment across transfer decks, mezzanines, and automation zones that include conveyors, lifts, shuttles, palletizing cells, and scanners and sensors. This role supports equipment uptime and safety by removing debris, cleaning floors and machinery according to established sanitation standard operating procedures, and coordinating with maintenance and operations teams to perform cleaning during automation downtime.
Responsibilities
Maintain a clean, safe, and debris‑free environment on transfer decks, mezzanines, and within automation zones, including conveyors, lifts, shuttles, palletizing cells, and scanners and sensors.
Clean around and under machinery and automation equipment, following all sanitation SOPs and site standards.
Use industrial cleaning tools such as floor scrubbers and vacuums to clean floors, equipment, and hard‑to‑reach areas.
Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to schedule and perform cleaning during automation downtime to minimize impact on production.
Spend approximately 30% of the time on rollers in a chest‑down position cleaning confined spaces and checking automation tracking tape.
Spend approximately 70% of the time walking inside automation stations to pick up spillage and debris and wipe down automation equipment.
Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures and other safety protocols when working around or under machinery and automation.
Report hazards clearly and promptly, and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding safety concerns and cleaning needs.
Use hand tools and industrial equipment safely and correctly while performing cleaning and basic labor tasks.
Operate material handling equipment, such as an electric pallet jack, as needed to move materials or access cleaning areas.
Document work activities as required, including using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) when applicable.
Support overall warehouse cleanliness and organization by removing trash, debris, and obstructions from work areas.
Essential Skills
Experience performing general labor in an industrial, warehouse, or construction environment.
Hands‑on experience with industrial cleaning in and around machinery and automation equipment.
Knowledge of and ability to follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures when working around powered equipment.
Ability to follow detailed sanitation standard operating procedures and site cleanliness standards.
Proficiency using industrial cleaning tools such as scrubbers and vacuums.
Clear verbal communication skills and the ability to report hazards accurately and promptly.
Commitment to working safely during automation downtime and around moving equipment.
Mechanical aptitude to understand basic equipment function and cleaning requirements.
Ability to use an electric pallet jack safely.
Ability to use common hand tools for cleaning and basic labor tasks.
Physical ability to work chest‑down on rollers in confined spaces for extended periods.
Physical ability to walk continuously inside automation stations, climb stairs frequently, and work on mezzanines and transfer decks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in an automation‑driven warehouse or production environment.
Familiarity with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for documenting work.
Experience in construction or similar physically demanding roles.
Comfort working in variable temperature zones, including cooler and warmer areas.
Strong attention to detail when inspecting and cleaning automation tracking tape and components.
Reliability and consistency in following safety, cleanliness, and operational procedures.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from above‑market pay and the opportunity to grow their careers within a developing automation warehouse environment. The organization supports long‑term development through tuition reimbursement and offers exposure to modern automation technologies, providing a strong foundation for future advancement in industrial and warehouse operations.
Work Environment
The role is based in a warehouse environment with conditions that vary by zone and may include both cooler and warm areas. Team members frequently climb stairs and walk continuously on transfer decks and mezzanines while moving between automation stations. Work takes place in and around automated systems, including conveyors, lifts, shuttles, palletizing cells, and scanners and sensors. The position involves significant physical activity, including spending about half the time on rollers in a chest‑down position to clean confined spaces and inspect automation tracking tape, and the other half walking inside automation stations to pick up spillage, remove debris, and wipe down equipment. Industrial cleaning tools such as scrubbers, vacuums, hand tools, and electric pallet jacks are used regularly, and work is often scheduled during automation downtime to support safety and equipment uptime. Shifts are available on a multi‑day schedule that includes evening and overnight hours.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Ottawa,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.