General Laborer

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc.; Milford (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. is seeking a General Laborer to support a variety of plant activities, from cleanup to packaging and maintenance assistance. The role emphasizes safety, environmental procedures, and teamwork in all weather environments.

Ability to operate basic equipment and perform daily tasks with attention to detail is essential. Training and safety meetings are required, and the position is hourly with flexible assignments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance is encouraged.
• Ability to take direction and learn in a hands-on environment.
• Ability to safely operate mobile equipment.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work with diverse people and adapt to different job types.
• Self-motivated with initiative to complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists in a variety of plant activities including cleanup, piling, packaging, and maintenance support.
• Follow environmental and safety procedures and report unsafe activities.
• Understand assigned tasks and ask questions if unsure.
• Perform end-of-day cleanup and housekeeping of work areas.
• Provide Fire Watch duties as needed to support maintenance.
• May operate a vehicle, forklift, or tractor as required.
• Attend safety trainings and keep required certifications updated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Safety conscious

Ability to follow directions

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Tractor operation

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Summary

The General Laborer assists in the performance of a variety of plant activities from clean-up, stick laying, packaging, maintenance support, etc.

Job Status

Hourly

Work Schedule

As Assigned

Reports to

As Assigned

Positions Supervised

None

Essential Functions/Duties

• Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliant activities.
• Performs a variety of routine physical labor tasks, as assigned. Areas could include maintenance, stacking, kilns, shipping, receiving, treating, yard maintenance.
• Understand the job assigned and ask questions if uncertain.
• Perform cleanup at the end of the day or when the job is completed, including picking up tools, spills, and debris, cleaning work areas and performing touch-up work as needed.
• Perform Fire Watch duties as needed to support the maintenance team.
• May operate a vehicle, forklift, or tractor.
• Attend all training sessions and safety meetings
• Computer duties as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance is encouraged.
• Ability to take direction and learn in a hands-on environment.
• Ability to safely operate mobile equipment.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors conforming to Hoover’s set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to be self-motivated to perform a task using his or her own drive or initiative
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills with an ability to learn.

Work Environment

Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. It could be hot, cold, humid, and/or rainy. May require climbing of heights up to 100 feet.

Training Requirements

Immediately upon hire or assignment to the Forklift Operator position, training will take place in Safety and Environmental programs. Annual training over all programs.

Company Description

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. (HTWP), is the largest producer of fire-retardant treated wood in the world. In business since 1955, HTWP has 10 plants located from coast to coast. HTWP offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive wages, a pension retirement plan, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid holidays and vacation. HTWP requires background checks and drug testing.

The company reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements will be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hoover Treated Wood Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.