General Labor/Yard Help
1 day ago
Houston
Job Description Job Title: General Labor / Yard Help Job Description This role focuses on inspecting, organizing, and handling steel erection rental equipment in a large outdoor yard environment. You will pull, inspect, and sort metal parts, identify defects, and either prepare items for repair or scrap them as needed. The position involves consistent physical labor, including hammering to rework defects, cleaning equipment, assisting welders in preparing metals for welding, and stacking and loading finished product. Responsibilities • Inspect steel erection rental equipment and individual parts for damage, wear, or defects., • Organize and pull parts from a large outdoor yard according to work orders or supervisor instructions., • Determine whether defective parts should be repaired, replaced, or scrapped based on condition., • Use hand tools, including hammers, to rework and correct minor defects in metal components., • Clean and prepare equipment and materials to ensure they are ready for use or rental., • Assist welders by helping prepare metals for welding, including staging, moving, and organizing materials., • Perform continuous physical labor throughout the day, including lifting, carrying, stacking, and loading products., • Load finished and inspected products into stacks or designated areas for storage or shipment., • Work safely in an outdoor construction-type yard, following all safety procedures and using proper protective equipment., • Collaborate closely with a small on-site team to complete daily tasks and meet production needs., • Maintain a clean and organized work area within the yard and small metal building., • Arrive reliably and on time for all scheduled shifts to support ongoing yard operations. Essential Skills • Experience working outdoors in a construction yard or similar environment., • Experience in general labor, construction, yard help, or outside work., • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks for an entire workday, including lifting, carrying, and stacking heavy materials., • Comfort working in hot and cold conditions in a non-climate-controlled facility., • Experience in a hot or cold production shop or industrial setting., • Ability to use basic hand tools, such as hammers, to rework metal parts., • Strong reliability and ability to show up consistently and on time., • Capacity to follow instructions and work safely around construction and metal fabrication equipment., • Willingness to work closely with welders and other team members in a yard and shop environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Previous experience in general production or industrial labor roles., • Familiarity with handling metal parts and rental construction equipment., • Comfort working in a small team and communicating effectively with coworkers., • Ability to adapt to working in multiple areas of the yard and shop as needed., • Experience in cleaning, organizing, and staging materials for production or construction work. Why Work Here? You join a small, tight-knit team at a remote facility where your contributions are visible and valued, with long-term placement in mind. Although the site is small, it is part of a much larger organization with significant resources and a strong market presence, offering room to grow and opportunities for advancement. The environment supports hands-on, practical work and provides a clear path to develop your skills and build a stable career. Work Environment You work at a small facility in North Houston that operates as a construction-type yard with steel erection rental equipment throughout the property. The primary workspace includes a small metal building with no air conditioning or heater, and much of the work takes place outdoors in varying weather conditions. The site is non–climate controlled, so you should expect hot and cold temperatures depending on the season. You collaborate closely with a team of about 10–15 employees in a hands-on, industrial setting, using basic tools and handling heavy materials. Dress typically aligns with construction and yard work, emphasizing durable clothing and appropriate safety gear suitable for outdoor labor and metal fabrication activities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026. About Aerotek 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. \nCompany Description 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. 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.