Weekend General Laborer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: General Laborer / Utility Worker
Job Description

This role supports a busy manufacturing facility in eastern Indianapolis by performing a variety of general labor and industrial cleaning tasks on 1st shift. You help maintain a clean, safe, and compliant production environment by cleaning production areas, handling materials, and supporting daily operations in both indoor and outdoor areas.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to complete a variety of cleaning and general labor tasks that keep the production area safe and orderly.
• Use brooms, air compressors, and other cleaning tools to remove dust, flour, and debris from production areas and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the shift, including sweeping, blowing down equipment, and cleaning around machinery.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, environmental compliance standards, and food quality requirements at all times.
• Regularly climb stairs, ladders, and platforms to access different areas of the facility and equipment.
• Access tight or low-clearance spaces by getting underneath equipment and working around machinery as needed.
• Work effectively in a dusty environment where flour and other particulates are present in the air.
• Perform tasks both indoors and outdoors, adjusting to changing weather and temperature conditions.
• Lift, carry, and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds frequently, up to 55 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds overhead when required.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and squat for prolonged periods throughout the workday to complete assigned tasks.
• Traverse up to approximately two miles during a workday while moving between work areas and completing cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including N95 masks and other PPE, and follow all safety and hygiene protocols.
• Work overtime as needed, including occasional weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice.
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately and complete assigned tasks with attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers and collaborate as a team member to support production and sanitation goals.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing general labor or utility work in an industrial, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform industrial cleaning tasks using brooms, air compressors, and other basic cleaning tools.
• Strong safety awareness and willingness to follow safety procedures and make safety a top priority.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Capability to work in a dusty environment and around airborne flour or particulates.
• Physical ability to ascend and descend stairs frequently and move throughout a large production facility.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and squat for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 40 pounds frequently, up to 55 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds overhead.
• Ability to traverse up to two miles during the course of a workday.
• Willingness and ability to wear N95 masks and other required personal protective equipment.
• Availability to work 1st shift and to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and consistently.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in general labor, industrial cleaning, or manufacturing environments.
• Comfort working in environments with higher noise levels where hearing protection is required.
• Comfort working both indoors and outdoors in hot, cold, and changing seasonal conditions.
• Reliability and strong work ethic, including consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and tasks throughout the workday.

Why Work Here?

You join a production team where safety, cleanliness, and teamwork are central to daily operations. The role offers steady 1st shift hours with opportunities for overtime, allowing you to build consistent income while developing valuable industrial and manufacturing experience. You work in an environment that provides comprehensive protective equipment and clear safety standards, supporting your well-being while you contribute to essential production and sanitation activities.

Work Environment

This position is on 1st shift, working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime as needed through additional hours in the day or an extra day in the week. The work takes place in a non-air-conditioned production environment within a flour mill, where temperatures can be hot or cold depending on the season and where flour in the air creates a consistently dusty, “dirty” feel. You work both indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to all seasonal elements. Noise levels can reach or exceed 85 decibels, and hearing protection is required for most of the shift. The role is physically demanding and involves frequent walking, stair climbing, bending, kneeling, and material handling. The company provides protective clothing and equipment, including uniforms, hard hats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety harnesses as needed, and N95 masks, and employees must wear all required PPE at all times in accordance with safety and job-specific requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beech Grove, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.83 - $20.83/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 Beech Grove,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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.

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.