General Laborer

Position Title: General Laborer

Department: Operations

Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Location: Linden, NJ

FLSA exemption status: Non-exempt (covered)

Job Description

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, a General Laborer performs a variety of tasks under close supervision of more senior employees across multiple areas of plant/facility operations. These tasks may include assisting with extra workload, supplementing absences, and vacations where applicable and supplementing work crews to meet unusual changes in production areas or due to weather, etc. Such activities shall be performed within the guidelines set forth by company and site policy/procedure for safety, health, environmental and other regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Cleans and lubricates equipment, maintains a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, and readies or puts away tools as assigned.
• Closely follows directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery and assembly lines.
• Cares for maintenance supplies and assets by performing general cleaning, lubricating and recommended care as needed in support of the site/facility maintenance plans.
• Performs any unskilled maintenance task at the plant.
• May be trained to act as forklift operator when normal operator is out.
• Reports any issues to supervisor or higher-level employee.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Job training for this position is provided by site level supervision.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to take direction and give input to supervisors.
• Team oriented (e.g., ability to contribute as a team member through a positive “can-do” attitude).
• Versatility and willingness to perform multiple tasks across a variety of basic skill sets as needed.

Working Conditions and Requirements

• • Direct exposure to heat, cold, humidity and outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to cover odd shifts and work overtime as required by upset conditions or planned downtime.
• Regularly ascends/descends a ladder or other elevated surfaces.
• Frequently moves/lifts objects weighing up to 50 pounds across work area.
• Frequently lifts objects weighing up to 50 pounds to a height of 3-4feet and into or off of trucks.
• Regularly communicates, detects, converses and must be able to convey, express, and exchange information.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Frequently needs to be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Required to use a respirator, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment as required by site or regulatory policy and procedure.
• Regular exposure to heavy industrial equipment.
• Occasional operation of mobile equipment (forklift, loader, etc.)

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The contents of this description are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified.

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.