General Laborer

Liberty-Tire-Recycling,-LL; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling is seeking a General Laborer in Puyallup, WA to support daily production across multiple lines in a tire recycling environment.

The role involves physical work, material handling, and strict adherence to safety procedures to ensure efficient plant operations. The position offers growth potential with standard benefits and a consistent shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Able to perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
• Follows safety rules and SOPs.
• Willingness to rotate between work areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor in production areas including the Dock, TDF, Grade, Mulch, and Crumb lines.
• Assist with production and granulation and machine operation.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished products from trailers and pallets.
• Move, stack, and transport materials and finished goods within the plant.
• Prepare product for shipment and wrap, cap, label as needed.
• Perform routine cleaning of machines, equipment, floors, and work areas.
• Maintain general housekeeping to ensure a clean, safe work environment.
• Monitor production areas for safety issues and report concerns to supervision.
• Assist maintenance personnel with tools and basic support.
• Operate skid steer, forklift, or man lift if trained and required.
• Adhere to PPE and LOTO safety practices.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Repetitive tasks

Safety compliance

Adaptability/rotation

Teamwork

Tools

Skid steer

Forklift

Man lift

Job description

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General Laborer

Regular Full-Time Indirect Puyallup, WA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 3053

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About Us:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

Job Summary

The General Laborer is responsible for supporting daily production operations within the plant. This position performs general manual labor duties and may be assigned to support the Dock, TDF line, Grade line, Mulch line, or Crumb line, rather than working directly on these lines. Additionally, some roles may involve supporting the general site, such as porter positions, to assist with overall facility needs. The role supports machine operation, material handling, housekeeping, and overall plant safety and efficiency. This position requires physical work in an industrial environment and the ability to follow established safety and operating procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general labor functions throughout the facility in assigned production areas, including the Dock, TDF, Grade, Mulch, and Crumb lines
• Assist with production and granulation processes by ensuring proper material flow and supporting machine operation
• Load and unload raw materials and finished product from trailers, pallets, and production areas
• Move, stack, and transport materials and finished goods to designated locations within the plant
• Properly stack bags on pallets and prepare product for shipment, including wrapping, capping, tagging, and labeling
• Perform routine cleaning of machines, equipment, floors, and work areas using approved methods
• Maintain general housekeeping to ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Monitor production areas for issues such as blockages, spills, or unsafe conditions and report concerns to supervision
• Assist maintenance personnel by retrieving tools and providing basic support as directed
• Operate skid steer, forklift, or man lift if trained, authorized, and required for the assignment
• Comply with all safety requirements, including proper use of PPE, adherence to safety procedures, and LOTO practices
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, and a cooperative working relationship with coworkers and supervisors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to regularly lift, twist, and stack up to 50 pounds, with assistance for heavier items
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods
• Ability to follow instructions, safety rules, and standard operating procedures
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and report unsafe conditions
• Willingness to learn new tasks and rotate between work areas as assigned

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Prior experience in manufacturing, recycling, or industrial environments is a plus but not required
• This position is performed in a tire recycling and manufacturing environment regularly work with used tires, heavy materials, and production equipment. The role requires frequent lifting, carrying, stacking, bending, twisting, and standing for extended periods. Exposure to dust, odors, noise, and varying weather conditions may occur. Proper use of required personal protective equipment is mandatory at all times.

Schedule:

• 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.