General Labor

Opportunities; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Lanco is seeking a General Laborer to support production operations by assisting machine operators, handling materials, and packaging finished products. This entry-level role requires attention to detail and teamwork to help meet quality and output targets.

You will work indoors and outdoors in a production setting with exposure to noise and equipment. The role pays $17.00/hr, offers paid time off and comprehensive benefits; English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required — entry-level opportunity.
• Attention to detail to ensure production accuracy.
• Ability to follow documented operating procedures.
• Teamwork to meet quality and output 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 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 and place them into boxes.
• Seal boxes, palletize finished products, and secure pallets for shipment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Operational Knowledge

Teamwork

English Proficiency

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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