Operations Support Laborer

Brief Description

Job Summary:

The Operations Support Laborer is responsible for providing operational, housekeeping, and material handling support throughout Sanders Lead Company's facility. This position assists multiple departments by maintaining a clean and safe work environment, operating mobile equipment, supporting furnace cleanout activities, transporting materials, assisting with waste and recycling operations, and performing general labor tasks as assigned. The Operations Support Laborer plays a vital role in maintaining plant cleanliness, supporting production efficiency, and ensuring compliance with all company safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Maintain housekeeping throughout the plant, including production areas, roadways, offices, parking lots, wash racks, tunnels, and common areas.
• Support furnace cleanout operations by removing debris, transporting materials, and assisting production personnel during scheduled cleanouts.
• Operate forklifts, front-end loaders, floor sweepers, pressure washers, and other authorized mobile equipment.
• Collect, transport, stage, and dispose of scrap, waste materials, recyclables, and general debris.
• Clean and maintain designated plant offices, break areas, restrooms, and support facilities as assigned.
• Operate industrial sweepers to maintain interior and exterior roadways and plant surfaces.
• Assist departments with material movement, equipment support, and labor requirements as needed.
• Perform routine inspections of work areas and equipment to identify unsafe conditions.
• Assist with unloading, loading, organizing, and staging materials throughout the facility.
• Maintain cooling stations, trash receptacles, and housekeeping stations throughout the plant.
• Assist Water Treatment personnel with housekeeping and operational support when required.
• Maintain compliance with the Company's 6S workplace organization standards.
• Complete assigned inspections, housekeeping documentation, equipment checklists, and work orders accurately.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions, environmental concerns, safety hazards, incidents, or near misses.
• Participate in required safety meetings, environmental training, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with OSHA, EPA, ADEM, and company safety requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations.
  
  

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate forklifts, loaders, industrial sweepers, and other mobile equipment.
• Knowledge of general housekeeping practices within an industrial environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented work environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize equipment issues.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple departments.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
  
  

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a heavy industrial lead recycling and manufacturing environment.
• Frequent exposure to dust, noise, vibration, moving equipment, varying weather conditions, and elevated temperatures.
• Regular standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout their shift.
• Must be able to safely operate mobile equipment.
• Required to wear all assigned PPE, including:
• Respirator
• Hard Hat
• Hearing Protection
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves
• Coveralls
• Steel-Toed Boots
• Must abide by company’s hygiene policies.
• Must comply with all OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company operating procedures.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and follow all safety procedures and operating instructions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening.
• Ability to wear required PPE throughout the work shift.
• Valid Driver's License or ability to obtain equipment authorization.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous industrial, manufacturing, recycling, construction, or maintenance experience.
• Previous forklift and front-end loader operating experience.
• Experience operating industrial sweepers or similar mobile equipment.
• Experience working in environments requiring continuous PPE usage.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting experience.