General Laborer (Catlettsburg, KY) - Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Catlettsburg, KY

About The Position

The General Laborer performs labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. The role may involve operating 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 working 40 hours per week. No per diem is provided. The employee performs strenuous manual work, keeps the job site clean and secure, follows safety and incident-reporting procedures, and brings problems to the attention of the foreman or safety personnel. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments, with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn, and job duties must be performed in accordance with safety, quality, and productivity expectations. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

No minimum education requirement.
Must speak, read, and write English.
Must have a valid driver's license to drive on site.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check.
Must be able to perform assigned duties while wearing required PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
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 possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Must be able to perform physical activities including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers; positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of experience in an industrial setting; preferred but not required.
Some knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial setting.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
Operate hand and power tools as needed.
Clean and prepare work sites; dig trenches; set braces supporting excavation sides; erect scaffolding; and remove rubble, debris, and waste materials as needed.
Assist other craft workers and perform other assigned duties.
Keep the job site clean by picking up tools and equipment and securing the site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
Follow safety and incident-reporting procedures and bring problems to the attention of the foreman or safety personnel.
Complete daily activities independently and according to the work schedule.
Wear required personal protective equipment while performing work.
Meet attendance expectations with dependability and consistency.