General Labor Jobs
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Searching for general labor jobs? The professionals at Summit Staffing are here to help! We can help you find the perfect direct hire or temporary job that meets your needs. We partner with hundreds of businesses throughout the Midwest, including several international and publicly traded companies, to help you find the right opportunity. Contact us today to take the next steps in your career path!
General Labor Job Description
People often have questions about general labor jobs and what they entail. Truthfully, no two general labor jobs may be exactly the same. Depending on what industry you’re working in and your work environment, a general laborer’s duties can vary significantly from one job to the next. Nevertheless, there are some common duties and responsibilities among general labor jobs. Some common duties and responsibilities include:
- Operating heavy machinery and other power tools
- Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures as needed
- Loading and unloading materials and work equipment
- Assisting on-site skilled tradespeople as needed
- Keeping worksites clean of obstructions, debris, and hazardous materials
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More About Summit Staffing
Summit Staffing was founded in 1986 and has grown from a single office to become one of the largest staffing firms in the Midwest. Specializing in Light Industrial staffing, Summit operates a network of branch offices throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin and has developed both a loyal client base and a dedicated team of temporary associates that are the keys to our success.
Summit Staffing has the experience and expertise to develop a custom staffing solution to meet our clients’ needs, ranging from customers that require a single temporary associate, to managing a 24/7 onsite operation with over 1,200 temporary employees. By combining old-fashioned values and work ethic with state-of-the-art technology, Summit Staffing has become the supplier of choice for hundreds of companies, large and small, throughout the Midwest, including many publicly traded and international corporations.
Serving the Midwest

CORPORATE
610 Enterprise Drive,
Oak Brook, IL 60523
708.450.1600
WAUKEGAN
3830 Sunset Avenue,
Waukegan, IL 60087
630.819.5222
CHICAGO
4328 S. Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60632
773.257.0022
AURORA
305 W Indian Trail Suite A
Aurora, IL 60506
630.340.5737
MELROSE PARK
2120 W. Lake Street,
Melrose Park, IL 60160
708.223.4810
INDIANAPOLIS - EAST
5845 Sunnyside Rd., Ste 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46235
317.855.6334
BOLINGBROOK
237 S. Bolingbrook Drive
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630.633.2044
KENOSHA
5908 75th Street,
Kenosha, WI 53142
262.748.1639
INDIANAPOLIS - WEST
55 S. Raceway Road, Suite 1000
Indianapolis, IN 46231
317.222.4144
CORPORATE
610 Enterprise Drive,
Oak Brook, IL 60523
708.450.1600
WAUKEGAN
3830 Sunset Avenue,
Waukegan, IL 60087
630.819.5222
CHICAGO
4328 S. Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60632
773.257.0022
AURORA
305 W Indian Trail Suite A
Aurora, IL 60506
630.340.5737
MELROSE PARK
2120 W. Lake Street,
Melrose Park, IL 60160
708.223.4810
INDIANAPOLIS - EAST
5845 Sunnyside Rd., Ste 1100
Indianapolis, IN 46235
317.855.6334
BOLINGBROOK
237 S. Bolingbrook Drive
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630.633.2044
KENOSHA
5908 75th Street,
Kenosha, WI 53142
262.748.1639
INDIANAPOLIS - WEST
55 S. Raceway Road, Suite 1000
Indianapolis, IN 46231
317.222.4144
Other Positions We Fill
Summit Staffing has full-time, part-time, and temporary positions in the following areas:
Questions? We are happy to any questions you may have!