General Labor

Lanco • Hazel Crest, IL

4d

About The Position

The General Laborer supports production operations in a manufacturing environment by assisting machine operators, handling materials, packaging finished products, and maintaining an efficient workflow. The role requires attention to detail, safe material handling, and teamwork to help meet quality standards and production targets.

Employees work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and may be exposed to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment, and machinery. Personal protective equipment may be required. The position pays $17.00 per hour; the final compensation offer may vary based on experience, education, skills, and location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in production and material handling and identify potential defects or issues.
• Ability to understand and follow documented operating procedures and material flow.
• Ability to work collaboratively with machine operators and production staff to meet quality and output goals.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Accurate hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and hand strength, including the ability to grasp, lift, push, and pull.
• Ability to climb, twist, bend, squat, and kneel for extended periods.
• Ability to lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to ascend and descend a ladder and/or scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Assist sewing operators by guiding materials through sewing machines.
• Fold finished products and place them on designated carts.
• Load raw material rolls onto quilting machines.
• Join material roll ends to maintain continuous machine operation.
• Monitor and align material layers for quality and accuracy.
• Unload cut materials from conveyor belts onto pallets or carts.
• Turn quilts inside out and feed them through the rolling machine.
• Remove finished rolled quilts from the machine and place them into boxes.
• Seal boxes, palletize finished products, and secure pallets for shipment.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

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