General Laborer

Matthews International; Menifee (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthews Memorialization is hiring a General Laborer in California to perform a variety of laboring tasks across molding, pour, and saw/grind operations with significant physical effort. The role involves moving materials, assembling forms, and assisting in multiple production activities in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires basic tools knowledge, reliability, and a current driver’s license, with pay at $19 per hour and equal opportunity employment provisions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of general labor experience.
• Basic MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Cleans up, handles material and other fill-in assignments.
• Assists in varying equipment operations or activities and replenishes materials as needed.
• Moves products and/or materials by lifting, pulling, or pushing carts.
• Assists with housekeeping of work areas.
• Shovels and sweeps to keep areas clean.
• Assesses assembly diagrams to lay out work for products.
• Drives company truck to deliver and pick up parts and supplies.
• Assembles and sets steel forms and grinds concrete; uses basic tools.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

General labor

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Welding equipment

Job description

The General Laborer performs laboring tasks required at varying work areas, i.e. molding operations, pour operations, saw/grind operations, and operations using considerable physical effort in moving and lifting materials.

Pay - $19 per hour

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans-up, handles material and other fill-in assignments.
• Assists in varying equipment operations or activities as well as handles any replenishments of materials as needed.
• Moves products and/or materials for production use by lifting, pulling and or/pushing carts.
• Assists others in house-keeping of work areas.
• Shovels and sweeps to keep work areas clean.
• Assesses assembly diagrams to lay out work for products.
• Drives Company Truck to deliver and pick up various parts and supplies.
• Assembles and sets steel forms in parts to be cast with concrete; grinds concrete.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• 1+ years of previous general labor experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary
• Must have current driver’s license.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry, committed to supporting customer business growth and helping families transition from grieving to remembrance. We achieve this by delivering products of exceptional craftsmanship along with value‑driven programs and services. Matthews Memorialization is a Matthews International (MATW) company.

Matthews International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Nearest Major Market: Riverside
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles