General Laborer

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•McKeesport, PA

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Warehouse Associate receives inbound materials, performs equipment maintenance, loads and unloads vehicles, carries out general housekeeping, and processes material for treatment. The role also assembles mail-back and other product kits. The position operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. The successful candidate may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with regulations and company policies. The listed pay rate is $19.25 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. A $250 boot allowance is listed. WM describes its work as essential and meaningful and highlights its commitments to sustainability, a people-first workplace, employee growth, and career progression.

Requirements

Ability to comply strictly with safety rules and protocols; the position is designated safety-sensitive.
Ability to observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Ability to operate a forklift, pallet jack, and dolly and to drive equipment in close quarters.
Physical capability for the listed activities, including standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, talking, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination, walking, feeling, and hearing.
Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable-suspicion checks, and random testing.
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for business air travel or access to federal property.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience, preferably in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

Assemble mail-back and other product kits according to established procedures.
Pick kits and stock items from printed pick lists to fulfill customer orders.
Pack orders for shipment, making efficient use of materials and protecting items in transit.
Unload and inspect inbound materials and report their status.
Use a handheld device to execute outbound order shipments.
Stock pick and rack locations to meet projected demand requirements.
Work toward maximum efficiency while maintaining safety and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Perform physical inventory counts.
Provide management with feedback on ways to improve efficiency and customer service, and participate in LEAN process-improvement activities.
Perform necessary record-keeping activities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and dolly.
Drive equipment in close quarters.
Perform equipment maintenance, load and unload vehicles, conduct general housekeeping, and process material for treatment.