General Laborer

Job Title: General Laborer

Location: Buffalo, NY

Employment Type: temp to direct

Industry: manufacturing

Compensation: $ 18.50 / hr.

Schedule: 8am - 4:30 pm

About the Opportunity:

As part of the Warehouse Team, this position plays an important part in producing maintenance platform components, while ensuring proper form, fit and function of an overall quality product. The Shop Helper's basic job responsibility is to assist welders, assemblers, and other team members as needed in the fabrication shop. We are looking for a reliable, thorough, and attentive individual with a strong work ethic, willingness to learn new skills and act with initiative.

Key Responsibilities

We measure impact by your successful ability to:

· Ability to receive/read, and understand specific instructions, basic drawings, work orders, and/or cut lists, and action to completion

· Ability to read and operate a tape measure, square, and angle finder

· Ability to keep work areas clean and clutter-free

· Willingness to learn machine/equipment operation, safety and preventative maintenance

· Knowledge and use of common material handling equipment and their safe operation:

o forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet-jacks

· Knowledge and use of common power tools and their safe operation:

o metal working/beveling tools, abrasive cleaning tools, angle grinders, hand drills, impacts, wrenches, etc

· Knowledge and use of common industrial processing tools/types and their safe operation:

o band saw, table saw, miter saw, drill press, manual mill/lathe, iron worker – notching and punching

· Additional knowledge of industrial processing tools/types desirable but not required:

o torch (plasma), up-cut saw, and shear

· Knowledge and experience processing different material types and grades desirable but not required, i.e., carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum (6061 / 5052, etc,.)

· Ability to safely transport company products and materials to and from specified locations in a timely manner

· Assist with the loading and offloading of products and materials; report any accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to management

· Must wear proper personal protection equipment and comply with safety rules and policies at all times

· Familiarize, understand, and use all standard operating procedures determined by manufacturer and company in relation to material processing equipment

· Ensure that product standards, both quality and quantity are met

· Interpret dimensions, material types, and material grades on cut lists or drawings

· Familiarize and understand all company employment policies such as work hours/days, drug screening, safety guidelines, and all policies outlining employee behavior on shop floor

· Maintain a positive attitude and further development and maintenance of a cohesive team-oriented work environment with all employees, vendors, and customers and support the company in all decisions

· May be asked by management to perform other tasks beyond those listed

Why You'll Love Working Here:

•Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability

•Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries

•People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work

•Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance—where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

· Education: High School Diploma, GED or Equivalen t

· 1 years in a manufacturing environment, i.e., mechanical, technical, construction, and/or machining experience

What Sets You Apart:

Additional Information:

After you , you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.