What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer position at McGill Environmental Systems | McGill Compost?
Make a Real Impact with McGill Environmental Systems
At McGill, our purpose is to rebuild the soils that support life on our planet. We turn biodegradable waste into high-quality compost that helps restore depleted soils and supports a cleaner, greener future. Using advanced composting technology, we handle a wide range of organic materials—safely, reliably, and with purpose. We believe real environmental change should benefit people, the planet, and the economy. We take pride in our role within the communities we serve, contributing positively to a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable environment.
Driven by our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Accountability and Collaboration, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and strive to create a rewarding, safe, and empowering workplace for all.
When you join McGill, you’re joining a team that values hard work, innovation, and doing what’s right—for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the Earth. Whether you’re working with machinery, logistics, or sales, your work directly supports a greener, healthier future.
Purpose Of The Role
To support the efficient and safe packaging and handling of mulch and soil products within the bagging barn and soil line operations. This hybrid position provides flexibility based on seasonality and business needs, assisting where production demand is greatest. The role plays a vital part in ensuring that products are properly mixed, filled, sealed, palletized, and prepared for shipment, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity. General laborers in this position may rotate between tasks such as feeding materials into machinery, stacking finished pallets, cleaning equipment and work areas, and performing other duties to support smooth and efficient production flow.
How You Make An Impact
You take pride in your work, keeping up with production pace, maintaining safety and quality, and helping your team meet daily targets. You show up ready to work hard, stay focused, and handle physical, hands-on tasks that make a visible difference every day. Your reliability and teamwork keep our bagging operation running smoothly and our customers satisfied.
Position Summary
The General Laborer position is responsible for performing manual labor tasks to support the packaging and handling of mulch and soil products. Working as part of the production team, this role assists in both the bagging barn and soil line operations as needed. Responsibilities include operating and assisting with bagging and soil line machinery, cleaning the machines, mixing soil blends, loading materials, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and ensuring products meet quality and production standards.
Key Responsibilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, reach with hands and arms, and handle materials for extended periods. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. This role involves repetitive motions such as lifting, twisting, and gripping during packaging and palletizing tasks.
Work is performed in an active production setting that includes both outdoor and covered industrial environments, with regular exposure to dust, dirt, loud noise, moving conveyor systems, palletizing equipment, forklifts, and varying weather conditions. Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE at all times and to follow all established safety protocols.
At McGill Environmental Systems, We Offer Competitive Benefits.
The McGill Environmental Systems Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
At McGill, our purpose is to rebuild the soils that support life on our planet. We turn biodegradable waste into high-quality compost that helps restore depleted soils and supports a cleaner, greener future. Using advanced composting technology, we handle a wide range of organic materials—safely, reliably, and with purpose. We believe real environmental change should benefit people, the planet, and the economy. We take pride in our role within the communities we serve, contributing positively to a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable environment.
Driven by our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Accountability and Collaboration, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and strive to create a rewarding, safe, and empowering workplace for all.
When you join McGill, you’re joining a team that values hard work, innovation, and doing what’s right—for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the Earth. Whether you’re working with machinery, logistics, or sales, your work directly supports a greener, healthier future.
Purpose Of The Role
To support the efficient and safe packaging and handling of mulch and soil products within the bagging barn and soil line operations. This hybrid position provides flexibility based on seasonality and business needs, assisting where production demand is greatest. The role plays a vital part in ensuring that products are properly mixed, filled, sealed, palletized, and prepared for shipment, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity. General laborers in this position may rotate between tasks such as feeding materials into machinery, stacking finished pallets, cleaning equipment and work areas, and performing other duties to support smooth and efficient production flow.
How You Make An Impact
You take pride in your work, keeping up with production pace, maintaining safety and quality, and helping your team meet daily targets. You show up ready to work hard, stay focused, and handle physical, hands-on tasks that make a visible difference every day. Your reliability and teamwork keep our bagging operation running smoothly and our customers satisfied.
Position Summary
The General Laborer position is responsible for performing manual labor tasks to support the packaging and handling of mulch and soil products. Working as part of the production team, this role assists in both the bagging barn and soil line operations as needed. Responsibilities include operating and assisting with bagging and soil line machinery, cleaning the machines, mixing soil blends, loading materials, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and ensuring products meet quality and production standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general labor tasks in the bagging barn to support mulch and soil operations.
- Assist with filling, and the operation of stacking bags of products according to production standards.
- Lift, move, and stack materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
- Operate or assist with bagging and palletizing equipment (training provided as needed).
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow safety protocols, including use of PPE and equipment safety checks.
- Report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to supervisors immediately.
- Assist with loading pallets and preparing finished goods for transport.
- Support production efficiency by communicating with team members and staying alert to workflow needs.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
- Willingness to work outdoors and in non-climate-controlled areas.
- Forklift experience is a plus but not required (training available).
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to teamwork.
- Must have dependable transportation to the Morrisville, PA facility.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, reach with hands and arms, and handle materials for extended periods. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. This role involves repetitive motions such as lifting, twisting, and gripping during packaging and palletizing tasks.
Work is performed in an active production setting that includes both outdoor and covered industrial environments, with regular exposure to dust, dirt, loud noise, moving conveyor systems, palletizing equipment, forklifts, and varying weather conditions. Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE at all times and to follow all established safety protocols.
At McGill Environmental Systems, We Offer Competitive Benefits.
- daily pay
- 401(k) & 401(k) matching
- medical
- dental
- vision
- tuition reimbursement,
- competitive pay rates
- PTO
- Health Savings Account.
The McGill Environmental Systems Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.