GENERAL LABORER

Spherion; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC seeks a dependable General Laborer to support daily shop floor operations in Navasota, TX, across heat treatment, forging, welding, and material handling to maintain production flow and high-quality output.

The role requires experience in heavy manufacturing environments, ability to operate shop tools and cranes, and reading blueprints or measurements. You will follow strict safety policies and may work overtime or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing or related environments.
• Ability to operate standard shop tools and equipment including cranes and forklifts (certifications are a plus).
• Ability to read blueprints and measurement instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators, welders, and forge personnel with setup, material loading, and part movement.
• Transport raw materials and components between work centers using cranes or material handling equipment.
• Support post-production finishing tasks such as grinding, deburring, sanding, or coating applications.
• Follow all safety guidelines, wear required PPE, and adhere to LOTO protocols.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or quality issues to shop leadership.

Skills

Heavy manufacturing

Shop tools & cranes

Blueprints & measurements

Education

High School

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Industrial grinders

Bandsaws

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused General Laborer to join a industrial manufacturing team in Navasota, TX. In this role, you will support daily shop floor operations across various manufacturing departments-including heat treatment, forging, welding, and material handling-to ensure efficient production flow and high-quality output.

Responsibilities:

• Assist machine operators, welders, and forge personnel with daily equipment setup, material loading, and part movement.


• Transport raw materials, components, and heavy tubular products between work centers using overhead cranes, hoists, or material transport equipment (upon training).


• Support post-production finishing tasks such as grinding, deburring, sanding, stencil marking, or applying protective thread caps and coatings.


• Strictly adhere to all safety guidelines, wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols.


• Report any equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or quality issues immediately to shop leadership.

Working hours

7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Skills:

• Prior experience working in heavy manufacturing, oilfield equipment, pipe mill, forge shop, or warehouse environment.


• Experience operating standard shop tools, industrial grinders, bandsaws, overhead cranes, or forklifts (forklift certification is a plus).


• Basic ability to read blueprints, work orders, tape measures, or precision measuring instruments.

Education:

High School

Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs regularly and stand/walk for up to 10?12 hours per shift.


• Comfort working in a heavy industrial shop environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, heat, and dust.


• Demonstrated reliability, strong punctuality, and commitment to working assigned shifts, including potential overtime or weekend shifts.


• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and strictly following all plant safety policies.

Benefits:

• medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].