General laborer Jobs in Richmond, BC

Job Title: Construction Laborer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated construction laborer for the shipping and receiving department. This role involves onsite duties including receiving deliveries, unpacking skids, organizing, and transporting materials. The primary responsibility is to safely handle and move 100-400lb glass doors, which are extremely fragile and heavy. For oversized loads, heavy equipment will be used to unload the glass doors from skids and position them for installation. For heavier doors, teamwork is essential as a team of four will assist in maneuvering. Additional tasks include lifting materials off trucks, organizing, and itemizing items. The role involves heavy lifting and material movement 90% of the time, focusing on site-required doors and materials for shipping and receiving.

Responsibilities

• Safely move and handle 100-400lb glass doors.
• Use heavy equipment to unload oversized loads.
• Work in a team to maneuver heavier doors.
• Lift materials off trucks, organize, and itemize items.
• Perform heavy lifting and material movement 90% of the time.

Essential Skills

• Experience working on a construction site.
• Experience lifting 70-400 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to lift 70-100lbs alone, consistently and carefully.
• Familiarity with forklift, receiver, and shipping equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience dispatching/loading/unloading glass or glass doors.
• Forklift ticket.
• Telehandler ticket.

Why Work Here?

This is a steady work opportunity available until summer 2026, allowing you to be part of building the largest hospital in BC, a statement building in Vancouver. Enjoy extended benefits and 2+ years of work in the same location.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a late morning shift from 9:30 am to 6 pm, with the first day starting at 7:00 am for orientation. You will work alongside another shipper and receiver from Monday to Friday. The project may last even longer than anticipated. Please note that there is no parking in the area, so plan accordingly. The atmosphere is safety-focused, so adherence to all safety rules is mandatory.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek:

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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, employee assistance and discount programs.

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.