General Laborer

Enviri Corporation • Carteret, NJ

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The general laborer position is responsible for performing physical and manual labor-related tasks such as facility maintenance, cleaning and manually sorting material in a safe and efficient manner. This position requires the ability to work in outdoor conditions during all seasons and in various types of weather. The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to work overtime and various shifts, which may include weekends.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required

Nice To Haves

• No prior experience is required; experience in operating small equipment preferred
• Prior experience on processing and/or constructions sites is preferred/helpful

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, or adjust materials or products on conveyors by hand
• Sort through soil and rocks to remove, rocks, plastics, metals, trash and other materials
• Sort materials, such as metals, glass, wood, paper, plastic or trash, into appropriate containers for recycling
• Process materials in compliance with applicable safety or environmental regulations
• Monitor material flow or instruments to ensure optimal processing conditions
• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting machines, conveyors, or other processing equipment or doing other preventive maintenance actions
• Remove clogs, defects, or impurities from machines, conveyors, or other processing equipment using lifts, hoists, or open gates
• Learn and follow safety regulations
• Notify supervisors of problems encountered with material or equipment
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time
• Apply and remove the area specific locks and tags as identified on the equipment specific lock out procedure
• Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals
• Help production workers by cleaning work areas and equipment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• Commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
• Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED