
Posted 15 days ago
General Laborer (Loading & Unloading)
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Loads and unloads construction materials, tools, and equipment from trucks and trailers; moves, stacks, and organizes materials on jobsites; assists crews with general labor and maintains safe, organized work areas.
About this role
Job Summary
We are seeking General Laborers (Loading & Unloading) for multiple projects in Sanford, North Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; Virginia; and South Carolina.
We are actively recruiting for a large number of openings and are looking for dependable, hardworking, and safety-focused individuals who are ready to assist with material handling, loading and unloading operations, and general construction support in fast-paced industrial and construction environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking steady project work, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to contribute to large-scale construction projects.
Locations: Sanford, NC | Charlotte, NC | Virginia | South Carolina
Position: General Laborer (Loading & Unloading)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Openings: Multiple Positions Available
Pay Rate: $17–$21 per hour
Per Diem: Available, subject to project assignment and eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload construction materials, tools, equipment, and supplies from trucks, trailers, and designated delivery areas.
- Transport, move, stack, and organize materials throughout the jobsite as directed.
- Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying materials against shipping documents or instructions.
- Safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials using proper handling techniques.
- Assist with organizing, staging, and distributing materials to designated work areas.
- Support construction crews with general labor tasks and daily project operations.
- Use basic hand tools, material-handling equipment, and other approved jobsite equipment safely and effectively.
- Inspect materials for visible damage and report discrepancies or unsafe conditions to supervisors.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized loading areas, storage spaces, and work zones.
- Assist with jobsite cleanup, debris removal, and disposal of construction waste.
- Follow all jobsite safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and coordinate with team members to complete assigned tasks.
- Help ensure materials and equipment are handled carefully to prevent damage or workplace injuries.
- Perform additional general labor and construction-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous general labor, warehouse, material handling, industrial, or construction experience preferred but not required.
- Experience loading and unloading construction materials or equipment is a plus.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods.
- Ability to safely handle construction materials, tools, and equipment.
- Basic knowledge of workplace safety practices and material-handling procedures preferred.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
- Dependable attendance and reliable transportation to the assigned jobsite.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a construction team.
- Willingness to work outdoors and in varying weather and jobsite conditions.
- Ability to maintain productivity in fast-paced work environments.
- Must be able to meet project-specific employment, safety, and site-access requirements.
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