General Laborer - Tradesperson

LBT Tank•Omaha, NE

24d

About The Position

The General Laborer assists production employees with manufacturing activities such as fabrication, assembly, fitting, preparation, and packaging. The role includes preparing and finishing parts and work surfaces, checking materials and completed work for visible defects, supplying materials, removing scrap, maintaining clean work areas, and completing production or inspection records. The employee may assist with equipment setup, basic checks, and minor preventive maintenance when trained and assigned. The employee must follow work instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards; use tools and equipment only after required training and authorization; wear required personal protective equipment; and promptly report injuries, unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, spills, and near misses. The role requires reliable, cooperative work to meet production schedules and regular, punctual attendance, including overtime when required.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work safely, reliably, and productively in a team environment.
Basic reading, counting, and measurement skills.
Willingness to learn manufacturing processes and use required tools and equipment.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and work assigned schedules, including overtime when required.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, climb, push, pull, and use hands throughout the workday.
Ability to frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, using team lifting or mechanical assistance for heavier items.
Balance, coordination, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity needed to work safely around manufacturing equipment.
Ability to work for extended periods while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, warehousing, material handling, or a related industrial setting.
Experience using hand tools, power tools, forklifts, overhead cranes, or measuring devices.

Responsibilities

Assist production employees with fabrication, assembly, fitting, preparation, packaging, and other manufacturing activities as directed.
Use basic hand tools and power tools after receiving required training and authorization.
Clean, grind, deburr, prepare, or finish parts and work surfaces according to instructions.
Inspect materials and completed work for visible damage, defects, or incorrect quantities and promptly report concerns.
Follow work orders, verbal instructions, safety procedures, and established quality standards.
Supply materials, remove scrap, and keep aisles and work areas clear to maintain production flow.
Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping, including sweeping, disposing of waste, and returning tools and supplies to designated locations.
Assist with equipment setup, basic checks, and minor preventive maintenance when trained and assigned.
Accurately complete required production, material, or inspection records.
Work cooperatively with supervisors, leads, and coworkers to meet production schedules.
Follow LBT, Inc. safety rules, policies, and procedures, including applicable requirements for lockout/tagout, hazard communication, lifting, forklifts, cranes, rigging, and hot work.
Wear required personal protective equipment and immediately report injuries, unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, spills, and near misses.
Avoid operating machinery or mobile equipment without required training and authorization.
Perform other related duties as assigned.