Garbage Truck Helper jobs at PeopleReady

**Job Title: Helper** **Job Description** Join our team as a Helper, where you will be integral to our operations, assisting machine operators and handling small parts. You will train on the 1st shift for 4-6 weeks before transitioning to the 2nd shift. **Responsibilities** + Stand for the entirety of your shift, loading and unloading trays with small parts. + Assist in daily operations including loading, unloading, and transporting goods to and from workstations. + Lift up to 20 pounds as required. + Maintain manual dexterity and attention to detail in all tasks. + Collaborate effectively in a team environment. **Essential Skills** + No prior experience necessary. + Ability to stand for up to 8 hours. + Attention to detail and manual dexterity. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial. + Familiarity with general labor, machine tending, packing, and prepping. **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive Health and Wellness package with low premiums and deductibles, effective from your first day of work. Enjoy our BCBS PPO Medical plan with vision coverage, Cigna network Dental Plan, and flexible spending options. We provide a company-funded Basic Life and AD&D policy, with voluntary supplemental options. Our 401k plan includes a competitive employer match after 6 months of service, and a company-provided STD plan after 1 year. Benefit from competitive time off, including vacation, holidays, and PTO, and explore career advancement opportunities within our stable company. **Work Environment** Our beautiful, closed campus in Rockford, IL is well-lit, clean, and climate-controlled, featuring cutting-edge technology. Training occurs on the 1st shift from 6am-2:10pm for 4-6 weeks before transitioning to the 2nd shift from 2pm-10:10pm. The 3rd shift operates from 10pm-6:10am. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL. **Pay and Benefits** The 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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025. **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.