Lead Laborer
About The Position
The Lead Laborer supports daily operations in industrial environments by performing industrial cleaning, housekeeping, facility upkeep, and related hands-on work while guiding labor crews. The role emphasizes safety, efficient work practices, quality standards, and leading by example. The Lead Laborer coordinates work activities, mentors team members, identifies hazards and resource needs, and communicates progress and safety concerns to site supervisors. The position requires passing pre-employment verification, a background check, a drug test, a medical evaluation, and a fit test.
Requirements
- Be reliable, punctual, and committed to leading by example.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, and risk awareness.
- Have experience in industrial cleaning, facility services, maintenance, or labor-intensive environments.
- Communicate clearly and work effectively with team members and supervisors.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
- Be comfortable working independently while supporting team success.
- Pass pre-employment verification, a background check, a drug test, a medical evaluation, and a fit test.
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership, crew lead, or work coordination experience.
- Familiarity with confined-space procedures, Fire Watch, or industrial safety procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform industrial cleaning and plant housekeeping, including removing trash, debris, ash, and waste materials.
- Shovel material buildup around conveyor systems, hoppers, and production areas, and transport materials as needed.
- Sweep, shovel, and power wash floors, structures, equipment, and workspaces.
- Clean and prepare confined-space entry areas for safe access during maintenance and inspections.
- Assist with painting projects, surface preparation, and facility touch-up work.
- Remove dust, dirt, and debris from machinery, structures, and production equipment.
- Support confined-space operations and serve as a Confined Space Attendant when qualified.
- Perform Fire Watch duties when assigned and qualified.
- Operate hand tools, equipment, and machinery for which qualified, including manlifts, Dingos, and other site equipment.
- Assist supervisors and maintenance personnel with operational and maintenance-related tasks.
- Lead daily work activities and help crews work safely, efficiently, and productively.
- Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.
- Guide labor crews and promote safe work practices.
- Train and mentor new or less experienced team members.
- Ensure proper PPE use and compliance with site safety requirements.
- Inspect completed work for quality, safety, and operational standards.
- Communicate project updates, job progress, and safety concerns to supervisors.
- Identify hazards, operational issues, and resource needs before they affect productivity.
- Support attendance tracking, daily reports, and incident documentation as required.
- Act as a link between field crews and site leadership.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Stable, long-term employment opportunity
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to gain valuable industrial experience and skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
