General Laborer

Bay Insulation Systems • Sumner, WA

3d • 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. It 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.

Work is performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to fiberglass insulation and standard warehouse conditions. Safety glasses and OSHA-compliant safety-toed footwear must be worn in production and warehouse areas. Dust masks are available at the employee’s discretion; hearing protection is not required. The position involves standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or material-handling operations is 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

• Familiarity with fiberglass insulation, facing materials, or metal building insulation manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport raw materials, including fiberglass insulation and facing, and finished laminated rolls to maintain continuous laminator production.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Prepare and package shipments according to customer and carrier requirements.
• Stay informed about production schedules so insulation is staged for lamination and facing materials are available for changeovers.
• Verify materials moving to and from production areas are in the correct order, quantity, and specification.
• Perform quality checks against job requirements to ensure finished goods meet customer specifications.
• Accurately label and store finished goods and raw materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through physical counts and waste reporting.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Complete and document daily forklift safety inspections, and report and assist with maintenance as needed.
• Ensure fiberglass insulation stacks are aligned and stable, secure loads before transport, and follow facility traffic and storage patterns.
• Safely operate balers, trash compactors, band saws, and power tools.
• Assist Machine Operators with the safe and efficient operation of laminators.
• Keep work areas, aisles, and storage zones clean and free of debris, empty pallets, and packaging waste.
• Support production and shipping personnel to promote 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Health Savings Account option.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee discounts.
• Company events and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

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