Temporary General Labor Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: General Laborer – 1st Shift

Job Description

This role focuses on performing quality inspections on door hardware components produced by machinery. You verify that parts meet specifications through visual checks and basic measurements, accurately count inspected pieces, and document results to support consistent, high-quality production.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual quality inspections on door hardware pieces punched out by machines to ensure they meet required standards.
• Use basic measuring tools, including a tape measure, to verify dimensions and confirm parts meet specifications.
• Accurately count inspected parts and record quantities in the appropriate logs or documentation.
• Document inspection findings clearly and completely to support quality control and production tracking.
• Identify defective or nonconforming parts and separate them from acceptable product.
• Follow established production and inspection procedures to maintain consistent quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficient inspection and production activities.
• Work safely around production equipment and follow all safety guidelines and instructions.
• Sit or stand for extended periods while performing inspection and counting tasks as required by the production schedule.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing general labor or production work in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Ability to use a tape measure accurately for basic measurements.
• Strong attention to detail for visual quality control and measurement verification.
• Ability to conduct visual inspections to identify defects or irregularities in parts.
• Capability to sit and stand for long periods of time while performing repetitive tasks.
• Basic counting and documentation skills to record quantities and inspection results accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a production worker or in an inspection role is helpful.
• Comfort working with door hardware or small mechanical components.
• Reliability and consistency in following established procedures and meeting production goals.
• Ability to work both independently and alongside other production team members.

Why Work Here?

You join a production environment where quality and reliability are valued, and your attention to detail directly contributes to delivering dependable products. The role offers stable, hands-on work with clear procedures, allowing you to build experience in manufacturing and quality control while working in a supportive, safety-conscious setting.

Work Environment

This position is based in a production facility on a 1st shift schedule. You work around machinery that punches out door hardware pieces and spend much of your time at inspection stations, sitting or standing for extended periods. The environment is active and detail-oriented, with a focus on safety, cleanliness, and consistent workflow. Appropriate work attire suitable for a manufacturing and inspection setting is required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fontana, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

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.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fontana,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.