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General Laborer (Full-Time or Part-Time)
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What they do
A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.
$46,137 / year median in Pennsylvania
+4% projected growth
Job Description
General Laborer (Full-Time or Part-Time) Collins Pine Company (Collins) 15.60 United States, Pennsylvania, Kane 95 Hardwood Drive (Show on map) Sep 05, 2026
Description Founded in 1855, Collins is family-owned and produces softwood and hardwood products at their facilities in Chester, California, Lakeview, Oregon and Kane, Pennsylvania. In Chester, Collins has the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store. Collins is highly respected for their sustainable forest management, practiced across their 370,000 acres of FSC-certified lands in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. The Entry General Laborer piles boards in carts and marks odd lengths.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
Push out partial and full carts of lumber as instructed by supervisor.
Assist with banding when needed.
Clean and maintain work area.
Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
Position Requirements:
Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position. Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.
Environmental Conditions:
May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and extreme temperatures.
Required Personal Protective Equipment:
Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, a face shield, and a respirator. #LI-DNI Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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