General Laborer Supervisor

Job Title: General Laborer Supervisor

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Industrial Labor Supervisor to lead and work alongside general labor crews on industrial cleaning and maintenance projects. This role involves performing physical work, enforcing schedules, assigning tasks, ensuring safety and compliance, and managing attendance and discipline as needed. The position requires a strong leader who leads from the front, holds employees accountable, and maintains productivity and job site standards across multiple client locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on industrial labor alongside crew members, including cleaning tanks and industrial equipment, grounds and facility cleanup.

• Utilize hand tools, shovels, pressure washers, and industrial vacuum systems.

• Assign daily tasks and work areas based on project needs.

• Enforce schedules, job site rules, and safety procedures.

• Monitor productivity and quality of work.

• Provide direction, coaching, and on-the-job training.

• Address performance issues, attendance problems, and disciplinary matters when necessary.

• Serve as the primary point of contact between labor crew and management.

• Ensure job sites are kept clean, organized, and safe.

• Adapt crew size and priorities based on changing client demands.

• Travel to and work at multiple client locations.

Essential Skills

• General labor experience.

• Construction experience.

• Team leadership and communication skills.

• Experience with production, hand tools, power tools, packing, carpentry, cleaning, and loading.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic work environment where leadership and hands-on skills are valued. Enjoy the opportunity to work across diverse client locations and industrial settings, contributing to meaningful projects while developing your leadership abilities.

Work Environment

The work environment typically includes Monday through Friday shifts, with flexibility required. Hours range from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with 10-15 hours of overtime typical in a given week. Expect to work in hot, dirty, and physically demanding industrial environments, with 90% of the work performed outdoors. Client sites include steel manufacturing facilities, power plants (during shutdowns), and chemical plants. Be prepared for exposure to heat, weather conditions, industrial noise, and rugged terrain.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Athens,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

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, 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.