Find & Apply For Laborer Jobs in Pella, Iowa

REPORTS TO

President and Site Manager

BASED IN

Pella, IA

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time-Non Exempt

DAYS OF OPERATION

Monday -Friday; Some Saturday and Sunday work may be required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Helper will be responsible for safely and efficiently assisting the driver with the following: loading material into the garbage trucks, assisting with moving dumpsters and totes to the back of the truck, and any other tasks scheduled by the Dispatch Department and Management in order to meet customer's needs. This position also involves other duties such as washing out totes, cleaning the trucks, sweeping the warehouse and other physical duties that will be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Adhere to a regular work schedule and can resolve challenges as the come.
• Follow company policies and standards; promotes the company's safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains the company policy of "Pride in Service" and strives to achieve all goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Highschool diploma.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Most tasks will require some form of physical activity that will involve, but not limited to the following: o Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling equipment, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, feeling, standing, walking, handling, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination.
• This job operates inside a warehouse, inside trucks as well as in outside conditions.

This includes working in inclement weather, heat and humidity.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Push or Pull dumpsters and totes to the truck for service.
• Assist in lifting heavy or bulky items for disposal.
• Follow all Company safety policies and procedures, including stopping the packer in emergency situations.
• Inspect waste; remove unacceptable items as required.
• Communicate with drivers to safely perform the job, which may include backing, operating packer, and pushing dumpsters.
• Physical tasks involving washing out totes, maintaining portable toilets, and cleaning out trucks.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Eligible employees can elect to participate in the following:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental and vision plan.
• Short-and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Simple IRA Plan with Company Match.

PAY:

$18-$20/Hourly The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training.

WORK LOCATION

Pella or Oskaloosa, IA