General Laborer

Michigan Sugar • Croswell, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer position handles various tasks throughout the factory. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to, assisting with hands-on physical labor, operation of machinery, and following all site health and safety regulations. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential. This is a seasonal job typically running from August through May on one of four shifts, working three 40-hour weeks and one 48-hour week per month with additional overtime as required. Heavy lifting, the ability to work in confined spaces, at tall heights, and various weather conditions may be required.

Requirements

• Ability to follow instructions given and complete tasks working alone or together with other employees
• Repetitive lifting or carrying items up to 40-50 lbs
• Shoveling sand, pulp, beets, etc. and using wheelbarrow to transport material
• Performing numerous cleaning activities with use of hot water and or pressure washers
• Climbing stairs and ladders and working on catwalks around equipment
• Driving forklifts, tractors with loader, skid-steers
• Bending, stooping, and twisting in order to reach areas for cleaning, shoveling or other assigned task
• Extended periods of walking
• Exposure to high and low temperatures throughout the factory and various weather conditions
• Operating hand or power tools
• Exposure to various chemicals and knowledge of proper personal protective equipment
• Attention to detail and ability to understand and complete good manufacturing practice paperwork

Nice To Haves

• Previous physical labor experience is preferred
• Previous shift work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting with hands-on physical labor
• Operation of machinery
• Following all site health and safety regulations
• May be assigned to a specific job after the training period
• May be asked to cover in a different position if necessary at any time
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed