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Portables Laborer
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A laborer is a worker who performs physical tasks and manual labor as part of their job. They are employed in a variety of industries from Warehousing to Manufacturing. Responsibilities can include assisting with shipping and receiving operations, moving equipment, and organizing inventory.
$37,784 / year median in Indiana
Job Description
Reports To Operations Manager Shift 6:00 am - 4:00 pm The Company Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) is North America's fifth largest privately-held waste and recycling company. LRS has grown from $50 million in sales and 220 employees in 2013 to over $425 million in sales and over 1900 employees at the end of 2021. LRS has experienced phenomenal M&A growth, with twenty-three acquisitions throughout the Midwest in 2021 after completing fourteen during the previous 5-years. LRS boasts 62 facilities located throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Arkansas, Kansas and Tennessee. Position Summary As our Portables Laborer you are responsible for following company procedure to maintain portable restrooms through inspecting, washing, and repairing. You will wash out equipment daily, test equipment in yard, know how to water up, dump truck, and fuel up etc. As a Laborer you are required to know how to operate a motor vehicle and be able to haul trailers. You must further have some mechanical knowledge in order to uncover equipment/maintenance issues to ensure equipment is running properly. Responsibilities Perform pre- and post- washout & maintenance procedures; keep restroom trailers clean and free of trash and debris. Maintain equipment and follow preventative maintenance procedures. Communicate with Portables Manager, record and track maintenance procedures. Keep track of inventory. Complete work assignments in a safe and efficient manner to avoid damage and accidents whenever possible. Communicate professionally with drivers. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Knowledge/Critical Skills Must be 18 years of age. Must not have any DUI's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years. Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years. Must successfully complete pre-employment physical testing Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs signals, and safety training. Mechanical background preferred. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Enter and exit commercial vehicle regularly throughout the day. Comfortability working outside. Flexible in shift changes as season progresses. Exposure to extreme weather conditions Exposure to high traffic conditions in yard This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.