General LABORER *NO PER DIEM* ADM East Plant

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 this role, you will perform various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting, ensuring the job site is clean and safe. You will operate hand and power tools, assist in construction activities, and maintain a high standard of safety. This position offers the chance to work independently and as part of a team while developing valuable skills in a dynamic environment. If you are ready to take on physical challenges and contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting.
• Maintain a clean job site and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Assist other craft workers and handle materials.

Skills

Manual Labor

Communication Skills

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Ability to Lift Heavy Objects

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

No minimum education requirements

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

General Laborer

Will perform various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. May operate a variety of hand and power tools. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials. May assist other craft workers. 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 in order 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 of time 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:

Education: No minimum education requirements.

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.