General Laborer
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
- Previous physical labor experience is preferred
- Ability to follow instructions given and complete tasks working alone or together with other employees
- Previous shift work experience preferred
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
