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Job Title: General Laborer
Job Summary:
This position supports a leading scientific company with hands-on general labor and assembly work. The primary focus is assisting with the assembly (tacking together) of laboratory refrigerator and freezer frames for a leading scientific company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble and tack together refrigerator and freezer frames.
- Perform general labor duties in support of laboratory operations.
- Work at laboratory workstations, low-temperature freezers, and computer workstations.
- Follow safety procedures and supervisor instructions.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Frequent work in laboratory and cold-temperature environments
- Ability to lift and move equipment and materials up to 35 pounds
- Standing, bending, and manual handling as required.
Shift:
- Full-Time Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Pay:
- $20.50/hour with potential to earn more working overtime.
This is a Contract position based out of Asheville, NC.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Asheville,NC.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $18 - $20