General Labor

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Eastford (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a General Laborer / Pallet Sorter to support warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include sorting pallets, loading/unloading, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Candidates should be physically capable of lifting 50-75 pounds, standing for long periods, and working with a team. Overtime and flexible shifts may be required; safety PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Lift and carry 50-75 pounds regularly throughout the shift.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sort and inspect wooden pallets, boxes, plastic bins, and other materials.
• Hand-stack materials safely and efficiently according to company procedures.
• Load and unload materials manually.
• Move pallets, crates, and materials throughout the facility.
• Inspect products and materials to ensure quality standards are met.
• Secure and organize loads for storage and transportation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow all safety policies and properly use required PPE.
• Perform additional warehouse and general labor duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Material handling

Quality control inspection

Loading and unloading

Safety compliance

Pallet sorting and inspection

Teamwork and communication

Time management

Job description

General Laborer / Pallet Sorter

Job Summary
The General Laborer is responsible for sorting, inspecting, and handling materials within a warehouse or distribution center environment. This role involves sorting wooden pallets, plastic bins, boxes, and other materials while ensuring quality standards and workplace safety requirements are met. The ideal candidate is dependable, physically capable, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort and inspect wooden pallets, boxes, plastic bins, and other materials.
• Hand-stack materials safely and efficiently according to company procedures.
• Load and unload materials manually.
• Move pallets, crates, and materials throughout the facility.
• Inspect products and materials to ensure quality standards are met.
• Secure and organize loads for storage and transportation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow all safety policies and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform additional warehouse and general labor duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds regularly throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible shifts as needed.

Work Environment

• Warehouse and distribution center setting.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, including heat and cold.
• Exposure to dust, debris, and industrial noise.
• Required use of PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
• Requires good balance, hand-eye coordination, and overall physical stamina.

Preferred Skills

• Warehouse experience
• Material handling
• Quality control inspection
• Loading and unloading
• Safety compliance
• Pallet sorting and inspection
• Teamwork and communication
• Time management