**Job Title: General Laborer** **Job Description** The role of a General Laborer involves working in confined spaces and at heights, requiring physical stamina and strength. The position includes handling 50 lbs bags, palletizing them according to orders, and utilizing basic math skills to ensure accuracy in shipments. Cross-training opportunities in bag filling, sealing, and forklift operations are available. **Responsibilities** + Pick up and move 50 lbs bags off the conveyor line, handling up to 20,000 bags daily. + Palletize bags on 2x2 or 4x4 pallets as per specific order requirements. + Engage in continuous bending, twisting, and turning of the body. + Use a two-wheeler to allocate pallets in the warehouse based on shipment order. + Apply simple math skills such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication for order accuracy. + Cross-train into bag filler and sealer roles. + Operate a sit-down forklift upon acclimation to the position. **Essential Skills** + Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights. + Self-motivation and ability to work independently. + Minimum of 6 months experience in manufacturing or farming. + Ability to perform heavy lifting and adapt to general labor tasks. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in feed mill operations is a plus. + Willingness to undergo forklift training if lacking prior experience. **Why Work Here?** Join a company that offers great opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement. Enjoy competitive pay with potential increases after 60 days, as the company strives to remain market-competitive. **Work Environment** Work in an open warehouse environment with the natural smell of animal feed. Experience varying temperatures, colder in winter and warmer in summer, due to shipping bay doors. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mankato, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/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 Mankato,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 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.