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.
Plant Laborer Job Summary Maintain plant daily preforming routine maintenance tasks (i.e. lubrication, major and minor repairs) and clean up (i.e. shoveling, washing with a high pressure hose, running a skid steer loader). Operate and maintain in a safe manner various pieces of equipment, such as, but not limited to, front end loader, off road haul truck, road grader, water truck, service truck, skid steer loader. Main Responsibilities Lubrication of all plant and fleet equipment - requires lifting of grease/lubrication containers (approximately 50 lbs.) Adding vital fluids to all reservoirs and noting any additions on daily equipment sheets. Replacement of machine parts weighing as much as several hundred pounds. Perform pre startup inspections of assigned equipment. This may require the climbing up, over, and or on top of assigned equipment. Operate various pieces of equipment Ability to work in heights and sometimes tight spaces Skills High School Graduate or GED Willingness to learn, take direction and follow safe work procedures Willingness to work weekends and long hours during peak season Drug and alcohol free Capable of working outdoors year round Mechanical proficiency (useful but not necessary) 1-2 year's industry experience (useful but not necessary) Knowledge of welding, cutting, and fabrication (useful but not necessary) Physical Requirements Ability to lift 50 pounds from the ground to the waist Ability to sit or stand for hours at a time Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl Ability to work in high and sometimes confined spaces Benefits Our company is not only an outstanding place to work, but we also have great benefits too! These include health, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, disability insurance, and many more!
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Required) Ability to
