General Laborer- Medina

Ravago Americas•Medina, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer maintains a clean, safe, and professional environment for employees, contractors, and visitors. The role involves cleaning and upkeep of facility interiors, grounds, the rail yard, equipment, vehicles, and work areas; operating floor-cleaning equipment; maintaining cleaning equipment; removing weeds, snow, and ice; and assisting Maintenance Technicians with repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance. The employee also manages pellet spills in accordance with company procedures and environmental requirements and performs preventive maintenance inspections and cleaning of roofs, gutters, drains, and other building assets. The position requires adherence to OSHA regulations and company safety procedures, reporting hazards and near misses, and alerting designated personnel when supplies or equipment need replenishment or replacement. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, may involve varied weather and routine exposure to dust and noise, and may include climbing ladders and stairs and, rarely, working at elevations up to 75 feet with required fall protection. Schedules may vary with business needs and may exceed 40 hours per week, include weekends or overtime, and require short-notice adjustments. Weekend availability and call-ins may be needed for snow removal and other facility support.

Requirements

Minimum of a GED or two years of related experience and/or training is preferred.
High precision and attention to detail are required.
Ability to maintain machinery needed to perform specialized tasks.
Ability to use common sense and understand detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to safely climb ladders and stairs and, rarely, work at elevations up to 75 feet while following fall-protection requirements.
Ability to perform regular physical activity, including bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
Ability to travel throughout the facility by foot or authorized transportation, including forklift, golf cart, or trike.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials and equipment weighing 30 pounds or more, using proper techniques and material-handling equipment when necessary.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and via two-way radio.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors and adapt to dust, noise, routine operational activity, and varying weather conditions.
Availability for schedules that may exceed 40 hours per week, include weekends or overtime, or change at short notice.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness and appearance of designated facility areas and grounds, including the rail yard, by emptying trash and recycling, organizing furniture, dusting, and removing debris and litter.
Clean facility equipment, grounds, golf carts, trucks, workstations, and other company assets.
Sweep and mop floors and operate floor-scrubbing equipment.
Inspect, clean, and perform basic preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment; report damage and repair needs.
Keep the wash bay, maintenance department, and surrounding work areas clean, organized, and free of clutter.
Remove weeds and perform snow removal and ice control on sidewalks, rail switches, and other designated areas.
Remove dirt, stains, cobwebs, and debris from interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, doors, ceilings, windows, and equipment.
Assist Maintenance Technicians with repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities as needed.
Notify the Maintenance Supervisor or designated personnel when cleaning supplies, consumables, or equipment need replenishment or replacement.
Communicate tools, equipment, supplies, or resources needed to complete tasks safely and effectively.
Follow safety procedures when cleaning, lifting, moving materials, and operating equipment; comply with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
Identify and report near misses, risks, and safety opportunities through the R&O process and company safety reporting systems.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and cleaning of facility roofs, gutters, drains, and other building assets.
Clean and manage pellet spills on gravel, pavement, in the rail yard, and in facility buildings according to company procedures and environmental requirements.
Be available for weekend work and call-ins as needed for snow removal, facility support, and miscellaneous maintenance duties.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Lead.
Immediately report all injuries to the Supervisor and Human Resources.