HEAVY DUTY LABORER

Bellingham, WA

1st shift or 2nd shift

*LOTS OF OVERTIME AVAILABLE! *

Job Description

Laborers at our company load and unload trucks, ships, railcars, and containers by hand and can be trained to operate powered industrial equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, ships, railcars, and containers manually.
• Operate powered industrial equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks, after training.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Be willing to work daily and weekly overtime.
• Be flexible and able to work any shift assigned.
• Respect all coworkers in a diverse environment.
• Adjust to changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Commit to working safely.

Essential Skills

• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Willingness to work daily and weekly overtime.
• Flexibility to work any shift assigned.
• Respectful attitude towards all coworkers in a diverse environment.
• Ability to adjust to changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to working safely.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk on uneven and often wet cement floors frequently.
• Ability to move multiple cases by hand, weighing up to 50 lbs., above and below shoulder level for extended periods of time without mechanical assistance.
• Ability to work in very cold environments with temperatures ranging from 32°F to -20°F for extended periods of time.

Why Work Here?

We offer an exceptional health benefit package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for $147/month for you and your eligible dependents. Our health benefits feature individual medical deductibles of $250 with an annual out-of-pocket maximum of $2,000. You will have access to 10 local and well-established medical clinics, including urgent care clinics, with zero co-pays. Additionally, we provide long-term disability insurance and company-provided life insurance. Our generous retirement package includes company-provided pension contributions based on hours worked and a 401(k) retirement account with company match.

Work Environment

The work environment involves standing for long periods, frequently walking on uneven and often wet cement floors, and moving multiple cases by hand weighing up to 50 lbs. You will work in very cold environments with temperatures ranging from 32°F to -20°F for extended periods. Flexibility in shifts and the ability to work overtime are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of NA, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.81 - $19.65/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 Bellingham,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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.