Maintenance Laborer

Simon Pearce•Windsor, VT

5d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Laborer is an opportunity for a motivated individual to get started and grow as a professional in the building and maintenance trades in a fast paced manufacturing environment. This is an entry level physical job that includes the responsibility of working with heavy machinery (hoist, crane, mixer, crusher) and operating a forklift. Maintaining a clean, safe and functional work environment is critical in this role. All training will be provided.

Requirements

Motivated to learn
Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs
Using material handling equipment such as forklifts, hoists and pallet jacks, the employee will lift and move up to 2500 pounds safely at a time
Must be motivated and able to work independently
Interest in and some experience in a trade, such as painting, cleaning, carpentry or plumbing
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
GED required – High School Diploma preferred

Responsibilities

Performing routine maintenance as needed with support from other members of the maintenance team (e.g. changing filters, drain cleaning, shoveling, etc.)
Emptying trash and recycling from and throughout the facility into dumpsters
Preparing and loading the glass pellet mix used in the production of our glass
Recycling of glass into the glass melting process, as well as removal of waste glass from the facility
Use a forklift and material handling equipment on a daily basis
Perform regular inspections on hoist and forklift to ensure safe operating conditions
Operating a floor cleaner weekly to help keep the facility clean
Supporting snow removal and seasonal landscaping efforts
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work area
Perform occasional general labor as needed, in support of maintenance staff