General Laborer

Ventura Transfer Company; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Transfer Company seeks a General Laborer to maintain facilities in Long Beach, Commerce, and Wilmington. The role focuses on exterior and interior upkeep, light landscaping, and equipment cleaning.

You will learn multiple skills to support operations and potentially advance within the company. Responsibilities include inspecting yard/equipment, driving to vendors, operating heavy equipment, loading/unloading, stocking, and routine cleaning.

Qualifications

• Experience using standard hand & power tools.
• Valid driver license with clean driving record.
• Proficient with English (verbal and reading).
• Observes safety policies and wears PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily yard and equipment inspections.
• Clean and maintain yard/facility; light landscaping.
• Drive to vendors to receive/return equipment and parts.
• Operate equipment to support operations (pumps, forklifts, boilers, compressors).
• Load/unload equipment and reposition gear to reduce yard congestion.
• Stock shelves and manage inventory; assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

English proficiency

Education

High School

Tools

Forklift

Pumps

Boilers

Compressors

Pressure washers

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Long Beach Headquarters - Long Beach, CA 90810

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Entry Level

Position Overview

The General Laborer is responsible for the daily upkeep and maintenance of our facilities in Long Beach, Commerce and Wilmington. This will be accomplished by focusing on the outside and inside aesthetics of our facilities and will entail light landscaping, general office maintenance and cleaning of company equipment. The person will be expected to learn a variety of skills in order to assist departments within operations which can result in promotional opportunities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Daily yard and equipment inspections / audits
• Yard/ facility cleaning and light maintenance, which includes light landscaping
• Driving to and from vendors to receive/ return equipment, parts, and items.
• Operate heavy equipment (pumps, forklifts, boilers, compressors, yard tractors, pressure washers) for the purpose of supporting operational functions
• Loading and unloading of equipment
• Repositioning company equipment in order to relieve yard congestion
• Stocking shelf and inventory control
• Perform exterior cleaning of company equipment as needed
• Other duties as assigned

At Will Employment

While we look forward to a long and profitable relationship, you will be an at will employee of the Employer, which means the employment relationship can be terminated by either of us for any reason, at any time, with or without prior notice and with or without cause. This offer letter is not a contract of employment for any specific period of time. Any statements or representations to the contrary (and, indeed, any statements, verbal or in writing, contradicting any provision in this offer letter) should be regarded by you as ineffective.

QualificationsRequirements and Qualifications

• Experienced in the use of standard hand & power tools
• Valid current drivers license with a clean driving record
• Proficient with English (verbal and reading)
• Observes all safety and compliance policies. Consistently wears PPE, uses fall protection, observes confined space entry rules, and functions with safety at top of mind.
• Able to work long hours from time to time, able to be flexible to meet the needs of the business

Physical Requirements.

• Able to climb on top of, underneath and enter iso tank containers and tanker trailers. Able to safely enter confined spaces
• Able to perform strenuous work while inside a confided space. Much of this work includes overhead scrubbing and scraping
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to lift and carry heavy hoses, fittings, and other equipment weighing up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, squat, and climb, as necessary to perform various cleaning and other functions

Environmental Factors

• Most of the work will be performed outside and must be able to work in hot, cold, and rainy weather conditions