General Laborer

Techo-Bloc • Waterloo, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As a General Laborer, you’ll support daily production and help ensure every product meets Techo-Bloc’s high quality standards. You’ll work alongside machine operators and assist with key processes such as inspecting finished product for height, shape, color, and consistency, performing quality checks and removing defective pieces, reworking/replacing blocks, packaging finished product, and assisting with production support tasks. You will also maintain a clean work area and follow all safety practices.

Requirements

• Able to read basic instructions and communicate clearly
• Reliable and on time for scheduled shifts
• Comfortable working independently and with a team
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Strong attention to detail and good common sense
• Able to multitask and problem-solve on the floor
• Comfortable operating basic machinery/support equipment (training provided)
• Frequently transport and move items up to 75 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds
• Able to closely inspect materials and products
• Able to identify color blends, variances, non-conforming color blends with up to three different colors on each product
• Regularly required to remain stationary or move throughout the workstations
• Ability to ascend and descend steps and ladders
• Ability to position self in tight spaces
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk or hear

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished product for height, shape, color, and consistency
• Perform quality checks and remove defective pieces as needed
• Rework/replace blocks to ensure every pallet is customer-ready
• Package finished product by adding packaging materials, top sheet, and labels
• Perform final quality check before going to the yard
• Keep all products packaged neatly, safely, and securely
• Assist with production support tasks such as pallet repair, general maintenance support, and yard support
• Perform other assigned tasks to keep production moving
• Maintain a clean work area and support plant clean-up
• Follow all safety practices including PPE and Lockout/Tagout procedures

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Vacation + Sick Time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Life Insurance + Disability Coverage
• Employee Discount on Products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform Provided After 3 Months
• Boot Reimbursement Program
• Training & Career Development

What This Job Offers

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