General Laborer

Job Description

General Laborer

Reports to: Foreman

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

The General Laborer is responsible for unloading, sorting, and packaging of ferrous and nonferrous materials. This role is also tasked with the cleaning of customer equipment as well as housekeeping duties of the entire facility/property.

Essential Functions

• Safe operation of the assigned area.

• Responsible for quality control.

• Responsible for packing quality control.

• Material expert of material processed in station.

• Cleaning/maintaining of customer assigned equipment.

• Cleaning/maintaining of facility/property.

Competencies

• Able to read and write in English

• Flexibility

• Time management

• Problem solving

• Persistent

• Courteous

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibility

Work Environment 

This role operates in both an indoor and outdoor environment. The employee is also exposed to weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, high winds and dusty or muddy areas depending on assignment.  The employee is at times exposed to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions.  The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follows, uses, implements and  strives for deeper understanding of  WSR 11 Rules of The Road.

• Knowledgeable and safe operation of assigned work area

• Attend and participate in safety and operations meetings as directed.  

• Report any injury or damage of any kind to the supervisor immediately.

• Assist in performing routine inspections of work area as per instructions; reporting any unsatisfactory conditions to supervisor

• Safely operate all assigned hand tools and machines according to company safety standards and instructions as well as manufacturer’s guidelines. 

• Assist in packaging materials in designated form such as bales, super sacks, boxes, pallets, etc. according to instructions or processing guidelines.

• Highly knowledgeable in metal recognition (type, grade)

• Sort material properly and timely for shipment preparation. 

• Assist Supervisors with accurate, complete, legible, and timely completion of paperwork, tally sheets, production tickets, and/or reports.

• Manually unload materials from customer vehicles.

• Assists in cleaning customer baskets, bins, open-top trailers as needed.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Assist Supervisor in sweeping, cleaning and maintaining a clean facility inside and outside.

• Performing other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or department manager.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; kneel; squat; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; Must be able to push, pull or carry up to thirty pounds.  Must be able to climb ladders and stairs. Must be able to utilize hand tools and operator controls.   

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Full-time (40 hours per week) position, Monday through Friday in the hours of 7:00am to 4:00pm. Overtime hours during the week as needed. Weekend work on an as needed basis.  

Travel

This position has no travel responsibilities

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma.  

Preferred Education and Experience

Warehouse Experience 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.