General LABORER ***NO PER DIEM*** ADM BIO

Austin Industries; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Laborer to join their team in Decatur, IL. This role involves performing various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial environment, such as operating hand and power tools, maintaining a clean job site, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates will have experience in manual labor and the ability to work independently while adhering to schedules. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are ready to contribute to important projects, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values hard work and dedication, and make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform various labor-intensive tasks including operating tools and cleaning sites.
• Maintain a clean job site and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Manual Labor

Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Ability to Lift Heavy Objects

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

General LABORER ***NO PER DIEM*** ADM BIO

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: GENER023377

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• Posted: February 5, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

Decatur, IL, USA

Description

General Laborer will perform various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. Duties may include operating hand and power tools, cleaning and preparing sites, digging trenches, setting braces to support excavations, erecting scaffolding, cleaning up rubble and debris, and removing waste materials. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
• Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) or other material into construction area.
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix; excavate and fill trenches and ditches.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed; bring problems to the attention of the Foreman or Safety personnel.
• Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial setting.
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Experience: 6+ months experience in an industrial setting preferred.

Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.