General Laborer/Machine Operator-(5PM-5AM Shift)

D R ALLEN & SON INC; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

D R ALLEN & SON INC in Fayetteville, NC seeks a General Laborer/Machine Operator to operate machinery and handle inventory for customer orders. This role includes setting up, running, and cleaning equipment, performing housekeeping, and reporting activities to maintain orderly production areas.

You must be able to communicate in English, pass a drug screen and background check, hold a valid NC driver's license or reliable transportation, and work independently as part of a team to meet

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English (written and verbal).
• Valid NC driver's license or reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass drug screen and background check.
• Work independently with minimal directions.
• Cooperate with team to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery (startup, operation, cleanup) safely.
• Operate forklift safely and move inventory.
• Process inventory: stocking, wrapping, labeling, and loading.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain accurate reporting and records.
• Be a team member and support schedule changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Driver's license

Drug screen

Background check

Team collaboration

Independence

Lifting 80 lbs

Job description

Description

General Laborer/Machine Operator is responsible for operating machinery and material handling equipment to process inventory in preparation for customer orders. Performing housekeeping, organization, minor maintenance, and reporting activities as directed are an essential part of the job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery (startup, operate, shutdown, cleanup) in a safe manner: Manual splitter, cutting saw, wrapper, tumbler, cuber.
• Operate forklift safely: Organize materials, move inventory, recycling, housekeeping
• Process inventory (stacking, wrapping, strapping, labeling, recycling): Stock preparation, “make”/ special orders, product testing, marketing samples, customer loading
• Maintain work areas: Keep storage locations, inventory, loading areas, material transfer areas, product return areas clean and organized; maintain inventory/material control
• Perform minor maintenance activities: Inspection, operator maintenance and cleaning on forklifts, machinery and support equipment, transfer equipment, compressors, hoppers, mixers, material handling systems, personnel facilities
• Maintain accurate and timely reporting and recordkeeping: Inventory data sheets, customer orders, non-conformance reports, inspection logs, production reporting
• Be an effective team member: Wear PPE consistently, work safely and ensure co-workers do as well, follow all policies and procedures, set an example of good behavior, assist co-workers as needed, work as a team to achieve the production schedule, cooperate with changes in the work hours, days, shifts.
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Able to communicate (written and verbal) in English (full proficiency is a plus)
• Valid NC Driver License, clean driving record, and / or have reliable transportation to work
• Able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check
• Work independently and diligently with minimal directions to complete tasks on schedule
• Communicate well with team members and supervisor
• Apply training and experience to solve problems and contribute to the success of the team

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift (up to 80 lbs.), and be physically fit to perform tasks and operate equipment
• Sit, stand, and remain active for extended periods
• Bend, twist, reach, kneel, and crouch as needed
• Use hands and arms for equipment operation and equipment handling
• Maintain awareness of surroundings, including sounds, movement, and visual details