General Laborer

BAY INSULATION SUPPLY OF THE NORTHWEST INC•Sumner, WA

5d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer supports production flow in a metal building insulation operation. The role safely prepares and loads fiberglass insulation and facing materials into laminators, and starts, wraps, identifies, and unloads finished laminated products. The position also packages unfaced materials for shipment, assists with truck loading and unloading, and supports Machine Operators and Material Handlers to help maintain continuous laminator and band saw operations. The work is performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to fiberglass insulation materials and standard warehouse conditions. Safety glasses and OSHA-compliant safety-toed footwear are required in production and warehouse areas. Dust masks are available at the employee’s discretion; hearing protection is not required. The role involves standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or material-handling operations preferred.
Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
Ability to read and interpret work orders and follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely perform duties in a production environment.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, organization, and productivity.
Wear safety glasses and OSHA-compliant safety-toed footwear in production and warehouse areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or material-handling operations.
Familiarity with fiberglass insulation, facing materials, or metal building insulation manufacturing.
Valid forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, and transport fiberglass insulation, facing materials, and finished laminated rolls to maintain continuous production.
Load and unload trucks.
Prepare and package shipments according to customer and carrier requirements.
Monitor production schedules and stage insulation and facing materials for laminating and changeovers.
Verify materials reach production areas in the correct order, quantity, and specification.
Perform quality checks against job requirements to ensure finished goods meet customer specifications.
Label and store finished goods and raw materials accurately.
Maintain inventory records through physical counts and waste reporting.
Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in accordance with company and OSHA standards.
Complete and document daily forklift safety inspections and report or assist with maintenance as needed.
Stack fiberglass insulation safely and securely loads before transport; follow facility traffic and storage patterns.
Safely operate balers, trash compactors, band saws, and power tools.
Assist Machine Operators with safe and efficient laminator operation.
Keep work areas, aisles, and storage zones clean, organized, and free of debris, empty pallets, and packaging waste.
Support production and shipping personnel with on-time order fulfillment and efficient workflow.
Handle hazardous or special materials under supervision and in accordance with safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision or management.