General Laborer (Loudon, TN) - Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Loudon, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer performs labor-intensive work in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. Duties may include using hand and power tools; cleaning and preparing sites; digging trenches; setting braces to support excavations; erecting scaffolding; removing rubble, debris, and waste; and assisting other craft workers. This is a full-time maintenance job scheduled for 40 hours per week on a 4/10 schedule. No per diem is provided. The role requires maintaining a clean and safe worksite, following safety and incident-reporting procedures, and bringing problems to the attention of the foreman or safety personnel. Employees must follow instructions, communicate effectively, work independently according to a schedule, and wear required personal protective equipment. Work takes place in industrial and construction environments and may involve weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, heights, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and other site-specific hazards. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; the company cannot sponsor employment visas for this position. Austin Industrial offers medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, a matching 401(k), and employee ownership through its ESOP.

Requirements

Must speak, read, and write English.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check.
Must have a valid driver's license to drive on site.
Must be able to perform the physical activities required, including reaching, climbing stairs, working at heights, balancing, and working in positions such as stooping, bending, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Must meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Six or more months of experience in an industrial setting is preferred but not required.
Some knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
Use hand and power tools as needed.
Clean and prepare sites; dig trenches; set braces to support excavation sides; erect scaffolding; and remove rubble, debris, and waste materials as needed.
Assist other craft workers.
Maintain a clean job site by picking up tools and equipment and securing the site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
Follow proper safety and incident-reporting procedures and bring problems to the attention of the foreman or safety personnel.
Work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule.
Follow and communicate written and oral instructions.
Meet the attendance schedule dependably and consistently.
Perform job duties while wearing required personal protective equipment and maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations.