General LABORER (GMP)- Austin Industrial Decatur, IL East

Austin Careers•Decatur, IL

About The Position

The General Laborer (GMP) performs cleaning, sanitation, material-handling, and general site-support duties in an industrial setting. The role includes cleaning offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and dining rooms, public areas, floors, restrooms, laboratory equipment, and other building interiors. The laborer may also clean and prepare sites, remove rubble and waste, assist other craft workers, and take on non-routine cleaning or special projects as needed. The position requires following safe work practices, maintaining a clean and secure job site, and using cleaning equipment, tools, materials, and chemical solutions properly. The laborer works independently to complete scheduled tasks, communicates issues to the Foreman or Safety personnel, and may drive vehicles or industrial equipment to perform or travel to cleaning assignments. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

No minimum education requirements.
No experience required.
Some knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial setting.
Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to meet the attendance schedule dependably and consistently.
Must be detail-oriented, flexible, and willing to take on non-routine cleaning and special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and dining rooms, and public areas.
Clean and prepare work sites; remove rubble, debris, and waste materials.
Maintain a clean job site by picking up tools and equipment and securing the site at the end of each day.
Handle and store materials.
Follow safety and incident-reporting procedures and bring problems to the attention of the Foreman or Safety personnel.
Sweep, mop, scrub, or vacuum building floors; gather and empty trash; and service, clean, and supply restrooms.
Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
Prepare cleaning solutions by mixing water and detergents or acids according to specifications.
Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water using commercial cleaning equipment.
Clean laboratory equipment, including glassware and metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, and power cleaning equipment.
Drive vehicles needed to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
Follow procedures for using chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Monitor building security and safety, including locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use for hazards.
Notify managers about the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
Assist other craft workers and perform non-routine cleaning, special projects, and other assigned duties.