General Laborer

Degesch America, Inc.•Tacoma, WA

125d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for Outdoor Work and a Career Opportunity? Do you enjoy working outdoors, independently, and traveling to different locations? Are you looking for a hands-on career where no two days are exactly alike? As a General Laborer with Degesch America, Inc., you'll support commercial fumigation operations at a variety of sites, including port facilities, warehouses, agricultural facilities, industrial locations, and ocean-going vessels. We are looking for dependable individuals who enjoy physical work, value safety, and are eager to learn a specialized trade with opportunities for advancement. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to build a long-term career with a growing company. This position is offered as part-time, but full-time hours are available and we seek to promote qualified candidates to full-time, benefits eligible positions. Degesch offers a direct path to increased earnings. Employees who obtain industry licenses, certifications, and/or a CDL are eligible for pay increases, with additional opportunities for career growth and advancement as they build their skills and qualifications. DEGESCH America, Inc. (DAI) was founded in 1977 and is the United States arm of German-based Detia Degesch Group. Our corporate headquarters and production facility are situated in the Shenandoah Valley town of Weyers Cave, Virginia. This facility opened on March 15, 1979, and is the only producer of aluminum phosphide (Phostoxin ®) and magnesium phosphide (Magtoxin ®) fumigants in the United States. Through our nationwide network of Sales and Service Offices, we provide a wide range of fumigants, insecticides, rodenticides, grain protectants, safety equipment, and training to companies handling raw agricultural commodities and finished food products. For more information, visit: www.degeschamerica.com

Requirements

Valid driver's license
Ability to obtain a TWIC card
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to follow instructions and safely perform assigned duties
Dependable
Enjoy physical work
Value safety
Eager to learn a specialized trade

Nice To Haves

Individuals who want to build a long-term career with a growing company.

Responsibilities

Assist with commercial fumigation operations on ships, vessels, warehouses, grain facilities, and other structures.
Climb ladders, stairs, gangways, and elevated work areas on a regular basis.
Kneel, bend, reach, crouch, and crawl to inspect and treat vessels and structures.
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including repetitive lifting when necessary.
Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Travel to customer locations throughout the region.
Respond to after-hours and weekend work assignments as business needs require.
Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.