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Manual labor positions include maintenance, warehouse, transportation, and other positions whose primary duties involve physical labor and exertion. Maintenance positions frequently operate machinery ...

Class A Driver

Sparks, NV · On-site

$30 - $32/hr

Manual labor on site to ensure fulfillment of customer needs * Proper placarding of vehicles to meet Company and DOT requirements/regulations * Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and various reports

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How much do manual labor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for manual labor in Reno, NV is $14.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.73 and $17.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are manual labor jobs?

Manual labor jobs involve physical work often performed in construction, manufacturing, maintenance, or warehousing environments. These roles typically require strength, stamina, and the use of tools or machinery, and may require safety training or certifications. They often have physically demanding schedules and may involve working outdoors or in industrial settings.

What is manual labor?

A manual labor job involves physical work that requires strength, skill, or endurance. These jobs often include tasks such as lifting, assembling, digging, operating machinery, or performing repetitive movements. Common industries for manual labor roles include construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and agriculture. Workers in these positions may not always need formal education but often require on-the-job training. Manual labor jobs can be physically demanding and may require safety gear and adherence to workplace regulations.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in manual labor?

Manual labor roles often involve tasks such as lifting and moving materials, operating basic machinery or tools, cleaning and preparing job sites, and assisting skilled workers as needed. Depending on the industry, responsibilities may also include loading and unloading shipments, assembling parts or products, and maintaining equipment. You’ll likely work as part of a team, and clear communication with supervisors or coworkers is usually essential to ensure tasks are performed safely and to specification. The work can be physically demanding, but it offers a clear sense of accomplishment and the opportunity to learn valuable, transferable skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in manual labor?

To thrive in manual labor, you need good physical stamina, basic mechanical skills, and a strong work ethic, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand and power tools, safety equipment, and sometimes OSHA certification is beneficial. Dependability, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills that help you excel in this role. These abilities ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and contribute to a productive work environment.

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Infographic showing various Manual Labor job openings in Reno, NV as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 11% Nights. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,562 per year, or $14.7 per hour.

Receiving Associate

Legend Valve

Reno, NV • On-site

$19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Receiving Associate 1st Shift
Department: Receiving
Reports To: Receiving Supervisor
FLSA Status: non-exempt
Legend Valve amp; Fitting, an employee-owned company, is a service provider in plumbing supplies, plumbing systems, hydronics systems, and manufacturing within the industrial and commercial markets. We have an expansive offering of valves, fittings, tubing, and components for plumbing and hydronic systems. We offer more than 9,000 products representing 80+ product classes designed for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Legend Valve is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with locations in Reno, Nevada and Stafford, Texas.
SUMMARY
The Receiving Team is a vital component of our operation, ensuring that we have product in stock and available for sale to our customers. The main role of this team is to accurately and efficiently check in, put away, and prep inbound freight and existing inventory for picking daily customer orders.
**Shift is 8a-430p M-F**
IN THIS ROLE, THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL
• Unload Inbound Freight from shipping containers and tractor trailers
• Breakdown and detailed receipt of inbound purchase orders using RF System
• Inventory Transfer material using RF System
• Perform product put-away using RF System and Material Handling Equipment
• Inventory consolidation as needed
• Perform general receiving and inventory functions as needed
• General warehouse responsibilities, and other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS
• HS Diploma and 3+ years of experience in warehousing preferred; shipping, receiving, inventory control and related fields.
• Attendance record in good standing (internal candidates)
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems, RF scanners, receiving processes, inventory control tools and concepts. J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOne experience a plus.
• 3+ years of experience operating Material Handling Equipment/Powered Lift Trucks preferred.
• Ability to handle physical workload – job requires repetitive lifting, standing, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, etc. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:
The ideal candidate must be a rigorous analytical thinker and problem solver with the following professional attributes:
• Strong work ethic
• Sound judgment
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Natural curiosity to pursue issues and increase expertise
• Pursue and design innovative analytical performance metrics
• The courage to promote and defend ideas and analyses
• Passionate about serving customers and teammates
• Strives to make an impact on improving our business processes and results
• Exemplary honesty and integrity
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work selflessly as part of a team
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Manual labor positions include maintenance, warehouse, transportation, and other positions whose primary duties involve physical labor and exertion. Maintenance positions frequently operate machinery and other equipment, and clean and maintain various grounds, equipment, lighting, and other facility items. The type of work performed by persons in these positions include shipping, electrical, and picking/packing work. Persons holding transportation positions regularly operate vehicles and transport mail, packages, and other goods. Warehouse positions constantly handle equipment, packages, and other goods. Employees in manual labor positions are often required to operate a computer, read, and write. They are frequently required to communicate and interact with others, in person and over computers, phones and other devices. In addition, they are frequently required to reach, twist, lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Persons holding manual labor positions work at specific Legend locations, but may occasionally be required to travel to other locations, as needed. Employees in these positions are frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to hot or cold weather, and wet and/or humid conditions. Positions may also be exposed to high, precarious places requiring PPE. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to occasionally loud.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
Legend Valve offers a generous benefits package that provides comprehensive coverage to help protect your health and earning power and to prepare for the future. Health and wellness benefits available day one!
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Health plan options that include employer contributions
• Vision plan options that include employer contributions
• Dental Premium covered by Legend Valve
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• 401k with a specified company match
• Employee assistance program
• Basic Life and AD amp;D coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Shopping and services discounts
LEGEND is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!