General Laborer

Veritiv Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Health benefits

Job summary

Veritiv Corporation in Dallas, TX is seeking a General Laborer to assist in a manufacturing facility, handling hand finishing, assembly and packing with machines and by hand in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow job tickets, perform quality checks, and use automated equipment when available while maintaining safety and organizational standards.

High school diploma or GED preferred, with 0-1 years of related experience, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 0-1 years of related job experience.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hand finishing, assembly and packing of products.
• Review instructions on job tickets and follow assigned schedules.
• Perform quality checks as required.
• Utilize automated equipment whenever possible.
• Accurately count, assemble and package completed jobs.
• Return tools and supplies to storage areas and keep areas clean.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Job description

Job Purpose:

Our General Laborer will be responsible for working in a manufacturing facility producing quality work with machines and by hand as efficiently as possible.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct hand finishing, assembly and packing of products.
• Review and accurately carry out the instructions pertaining to the job ticket and work according to assigned schedule.
• Perform quality checks as required.
• Utilize automated equipment whenever possible.
• Responsible for accurate counting, assembling and packaging of completed jobs.
• Ensure all areas are clear and clean at the end of each job, with tools and supplies that were used returned to their storage locations.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Follow all safety policies and regulations, report any potential hazards, near misses or accidents immediately.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure.

Work Experience:

• 0-1 years of related job experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Working Conditions:

The work environment for this position requires:

• Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
• Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
• Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
• Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.