Laborer

VCNA•Charlevoix Township, MI

49d

About The Position

The Laborer cleans the plant as directed to keep it in safe operating condition and performs general manual labor throughout the Plant and Quarry. The role has limited expectations for independent decision-making beyond day-to-day operational tasks and works under the supervision of a Production Supervisor. There are no supervisory responsibilities. The job description notes that duties may include additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Regularly stand and walk; frequently use hands to handle or feel, reach, climb or balance, and talk or hear; occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe work environment and safe job performance by actively participating in plant safety programs as directed by Management.
Perform general manual labor throughout the Plant and Quarry, including shoveling, sweeping, vacuuming, and jackhammering.
Report environmental issues.
Report safety issues and concerns.
Assist in other activities as required.
Fill in, when trained, for other classifications with vacancies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Training and professional development.
Tuition reimbursement or assistance.
Competitive wages, vacation, and holiday time.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
RRSP and defined contribution plan in Canada, and 401(k) in the U.S.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and families in Canada.
Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
Fertility drug coverage.
Paid maternity leave top-up.
Hybrid work model for certain positions.
Access to employee resource groups, including SheBuilds, which offers mentorship, leadership development, and community support for women.