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General Laborer

Vonachen Group
Jacksonville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 1/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer position at Vonachen Group?

Overview

About Vonachen Group

Vonachen Group is a full-service facility maintenance leader providing janitorial, healthcare, material handling, and logistics support services. Established in 1968, we are four generations strong and one of the fastest growing building service contractors in the industry. We believe in delivering quality work, honoring our commitments, and treating clients and employees with respect. Vonachen Group employees are key contributors to our success. Offering competitive wages, excellent benefits, and promotion from within. Our hope is that individuals become not only a part of our team but of our family!

Job Details

The General Laborer is responsible for operating industrial power equipment as needed to complete assigned tasks. This person is responsible for maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, providing high quality service levels, adhering to company policies, and assisting to provide a safe working environment. This person must be energetic, enthusiastic, and possess great interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people and maintain a strong commitment to customer service.

Job Responsibilities

  • sorting waste for proper distribution
  • collecting waste from the manufacturing floor
  • Safely operate a forklift
  • Operate industrial powered vehicles (e.g., golf carts or Gators)
  • Operate, pneumatic, battery powered and electric hand tools
  • Maintain a safe work environment following all required safety regulations and protocols
  • Complete other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

  • Skills and Abilities
    • Must be 18 years or older
    • Must have reliable transportation
    • Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, either orally or in writing
    • Must follow all health and safety requirements
    • Good communication skills
    • Customer-oriented and friendly
  • Education and Experience
    • High school diploma or GED
    • Successfully pass training: Lock-Out-Tag-Out, Confined Spaces, Aerial Lifts, Forklift, Gator/Cart, Fall Protection, PPE, and Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Physical Requirements
    • Stand and walk for long periods of time; climb stairs
    • Repeat the same movements
    • Frequent bending and twisting
    • Able to lift, push & pull 50lbs
    • Work at heights to 40 feet
    • Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • This position is primarily responsible for the material throughout the plant, unloading/loading trucks, picking up empty skids/tubs, all while maintaining a safe environment.
Required Skills

  • Ability to quickly learn the layout of the plant, and extreme care for safety in driving and operating the fork truck is paramount.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills will be important.
  • Comfort with repetitive and physical work is very important.
  • Employees may be required to lift up to 40 pounds and will be required to stand, sit, stoop and bend throughout the day.
    • Full Time 1st Shift
    • Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm
    • $19/hr
    • Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), STD, LTD
    • PTO
    • Now offering daily pay!
Additional Information / Benefits

  • 401K/403b Plan
  • Short Term Disability
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Long Term Disability
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Life Insurance

The Following Shifts Are Available

  • Day shift

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