General Laborer - Yankton

Location:

Yankton, SD, US, 57078 Career area:
Production Department:
Extrusion - YTX Job Type: Permanent Apply by:
October 1, 2026

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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

• Retirement Savings Plan
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

$17/hr.

- $23/hr.

- depends on experience
$500 Sign-on bonus
+$1/hour for night shift differential
Eligible for monthly profit sharing. (With profit sharing, earnings can increase by ~$1.50–$3.00/hour.)

• Receives and prints packing order from computer and determines that correct packing materials are available at packing station.
• Move aluminum extrusions up to 27’ long and weighing from 10 pounds to 100 pounds are lifted between two employees from the transport rack to the spline.
• Cuts wood on saw to use for packing or banding.
• With assistance of a co-worker for long extrusions, lift metal from rack to packing cart and use prescribed material to hand pack bundles per customer specifications.
• Maintains  all racks and bundles in process.
• Loads metal onto conveyor belt to go through auto wrapper.
• Visually inspects ends, cut length and material to ensure accuracy and quality prior to packing.
• Keeps record of items packed and records on Process Traveler (PT) with last item packed
• Ensures that finished material leaves area properly packaged and marked.
• Notifies Lead Person of potential problems with pack patterns.

• Must be at least 18 years or older.(required)
• Ability to read and use a tape measure that shows measurements in feet and inches. (required)
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. (preferred)

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles.

These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

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