Laborer

Overview: All duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed and individual works as a team member. Primary responsibilities include assisting in production functions and plant maintenance.Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environment and areas.
• Prioritizes SAFETY, then QUALITY, followed by PRODUCTION
• Ensures a safe work environment for self and others at all times.
• Understand and comply with Environmental and Health & Safety policies to assure that environmental, health and safety are the first priority
• Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist as needed to improve EHS
• Communicates effectively and timely with staff
• Ensure all work areas are clean, tidy and organized at all times
• Assists Plant Supervisor and operators as assigned.
• Performs other duties as time permits or as assigned
• Must be willing to work through lunch breaks or take a lunch break at staggered times as required by customer or production demands
• Conducts pre-shift safety inspections of equipment and work areas.
• Assists in maximizing performance of stationary equipment by performing repairs and preventive maintenance.

Results/Accountabilities:

• Internal controls providing reasonable assurance of effective and efficient operations, including actions to prevent and detect fraud and protect Company resources
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures - unwarranted deviations from established standards, and violations of policy or law
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, yet able to participate within a team environment
• Ability to operate equipment safely and effectively
• Must understand equipment functions and processes of the primary area

Qualifications:

Education and Work Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills are required (English)
• Skid Steer Loader equipment, plant, and maintenance experience preferred

Physical Requirements & Conditions:

• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical/drug/alcohol test
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to perform basic math computations
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred
• Knowledge of products, industry terminology
• Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits
• Punctual and reliable; good attendance required
• Good communication skills – verbal and listening
• Detail-oriented
• Team-player
• Positive, courteous, and helpful approach
• Motivated and eager to learn new skills
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Local 681 preferred