General Laborer
About The Position
The General Laborer unloads, sorts, and packages ferrous and nonferrous materials, cleans customer equipment, and performs housekeeping duties throughout the facility and property. The role is responsible for safe operation of the assigned area, quality control, packaging quality control, and knowledge of materials processed at the station. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to changing weather, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, extreme conditions, and potentially loud noise. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; overtime during the week and weekend work may be needed. The position has no supervisory or travel responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Able to read and write in English.
- Able to push, pull, or carry up to 30 pounds.
- Able to climb ladders and stairs.
- Able to utilize hand tools and operator controls.
Nice To Haves
- Warehouse experience.
Responsibilities
- Follow, use, and implement WSR 11 Rules of the Road, and strive for a deeper understanding of them.
- Operate the assigned work area safely and maintain knowledge of its operation.
- Attend and participate in safety and operations meetings as directed.
- Immediately report any injury or damage to the supervisor.
- Assist with routine work-area inspections and report unsatisfactory conditions to the supervisor.
- Safely operate assigned hand tools and machines according to company safety standards, instructions, and manufacturer guidelines.
- Assist with packaging materials in designated forms, including bales, super sacks, boxes, and pallets, according to instructions and processing guidelines.
- Recognize metal types and grades and sort materials properly and promptly for shipment preparation.
- Assist supervisors with accurate, complete, legible, and timely paperwork, tally sheets, production tickets, and reports.
- Manually unload materials from customer vehicles.
- Clean customer baskets, bins, and open-top trailers as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Assist the supervisor with sweeping, cleaning, and maintaining the facility inside and outside.
- Perform other duties assigned by the direct supervisor or department manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
