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Laborer

SMS group Inc•Mokena, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Laborer is responsible for providing general shop support to maintain safe, efficient, and productive operations throughout the SMS group facility. This position performs a variety of tasks including material handling, shipping support, housekeeping, equipment operation, facility maintenance, and production assistance. The successful candidate must demonstrate reliability, strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently while supporting multiple areas of the business.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Previous experience in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or construction environment preferred.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and shop equipment.
  • Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and rigging equipment or obtain required certifications.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general labor duties throughout the facility while working safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain focus, productivity, and initiative while completing assigned tasks and supporting daily shop operations.
  • Assist with material handling activities including loading, unloading, staging, organizing, and moving materials throughout the facility.
  • Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment as required.
  • Perform crane operations and proper rigging techniques to safely move equipment, components, and materials.
  • Prepare materials and equipment for shipment, including staging, banding, shrink wrapping, and securing loads as required.
  • Maintain organization of the shop by properly storing materials, keeping like items together, and utilizing shelving and designated storage areas when available.
  • Utilize hand tools, power tools, and other miscellaneous equipment safely and effectively to complete assigned tasks.
  • Perform basic measurements using tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices as required.
  • Assist with minor repairs and general maintenance throughout the facility.
  • Maintain knowledge of customer equipment, components, and materials throughout the shop.
  • Complete daily housekeeping responsibilities including: Shop cleaning, Trash and waste removal, Maintaining rag and oil dry containers, General workplace organization.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage starting after 30 days
  • Paid vacation
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 401K with a company match
  • Paid lunches
  • Paid internal metatarsal boots and all other PPE
  • Training
  • Crane and Rigging Training
  • Forklift Operator Training
  • Tuition reimbursement program

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