Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
F
Fortrex
RI, Mapleville - Value Added Service Laborer - 1st/2nd shift
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Career Insights for Construction Helper / Worker
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Rhode Island data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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.
$51,375 / year median in Rhode Island
+13% projected growth
Job Description
First Job Previous Job
581 of 10,000
Next Job Last Job Share
More Like This
Salary Not Available
Position range in Rhode Island $43k
- $71k Per Year RI, Mapleville
- Value Added Service Laborer
- 1st/2nd shift Fortrex
Occupation:
Construction LaborersLocation:
Mapleville, RI- 02839
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
04/10/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
FortrexWeb Site:
www.fortrexsolutions.com Job #: 1682 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Age 18 and up Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.What You Will Do:
The Value Added Service Laborer is responsible for scraping, sweeping, and mopping the floors of food, beverage, and meat processing plants operated by our customers, ensuring they meet the quality control and bacterial standards set by the customer and relevant governmental agencies.Job duties include:
- Attend safety meetings at the beginning of the shift.
- Put on safety gear prior to beginning duties.
- Contact supervisor to inspect safety gear.
- Obtain assignments from supervisor of what area to clean.
- Retrieve cleaning supplies and cart from storage room.
- Squeegee up meat scraps and scoop them into barrels.
- Weigh barrels and dump them into the inedible vat or auger.
- Mix cleaning solution into bucket/hosing equipment.
- Mop office and Welfare Areas floors.
- Connect hoses to water source and turn on water.
- Spray equipment, floors, and pen areas of debris.
- Scrub equipment to remove debris with a green pad and cleaning solution.
- Spray equipment for a final rinse.
- Ensure area, including the ceiling, is dry prior to production.
- Inspect area to ensure it is clean.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Your Must Haves:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Wear employer-specified PPE (gloves, face shield, eye goggles, aprons, boots, safety glasses, etc.).
- Ability to take direction and instruction from managers and be accountable for own actions.
- Safety awareness and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations.
What We Prefer You Have:
N/A Our Environment:
This position would involve you to be in a wet, hot, and or cold environment, while wearing Personal Protective Equipment ('??PPE'?). Shift may vary depending on location.'?¯'?¯WHAT WE OFFER
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays (Varies by Location)
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program ("EAP")
- Training & Development Opportunities