General Labor

Q-Sales and Leasing LLC; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-Sales and Leasing LLC in Hazel Crest, IL is seeking a General Laborer to support production by guiding materials through sewing machines, folding finished products, and loading raw materials. This entry-level role requires a High School Diploma or GED and basic English; no prior experience is required, and teamwork is essential.

You will work indoors/outdoors with PPE as needed, and the hourly pay is $17.00/hr, with competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• No prior experience required — entry-level opportunity.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate production and handling.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and material flow.
• Teamwork with operators and staff to meet quality goals.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assist sewing operators by guiding materials through sewing machines.
• Fold finished products and place them on designated carts.
• Load raw material rolls onto quilting machines.
• Join material roll ends to ensure continuous operation.
• Monitor and align material layers for quality and accuracy.
• Unload cut materials from conveyors onto pallets or carts.
• Turn quilts inside out and feed through the rolling machine.
• Remove finished rolled quilts and place into boxes.
• Seal boxes, palletize products, and secure pallets for shipment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Operational Knowledge

English Fluency

No Experience Required

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The General Laborer supports production operations by assisting machine operators, handling materials, packaging finished products, and maintaining efficient workflow throughout the manufacturing process. This role requires attention to detail, safe material handling, and teamwork to ensure quality standards and production targets are met.

• Assist sewing operators by guiding materials through sewing machines
• Fold finished products and place them on designated carts
• Load raw material rolls onto quilting machines
• Join material roll ends to ensure continuous machine operation
• Monitor and align material layers for quality and accuracy
• Unload cut materials from conveyor belts onto pallets or carts
• Turn quilts inside out and feed them through the rolling machine
• Remove finished rolled quilts from the machine and place them into boxes
• Seal boxes, palletize finished products, and secure pallets for shipment

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• No prior experience required — this is a great entry-level opportunity
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in production and material handling; identifies potential defects or issues before they elevate
• Operational Knowledge: Ability to understand and follow documented operating procedures and material flow
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with machine operators and production staff to meet quality and output goals
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English

Physical and Environmental Elements

This is a production classification and employees work indoors and outdoors (in all seasons) with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable climbing, twisting, bending, squatting and kneeling for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Need to have the ability to ascend and descend a ladder and/or scaffolding. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The hourly pay for this role is $17.00/hr. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Lanco is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training, and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

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