General Laborer (Production)

Ferro Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Laborer to join its production team in Baltimore. This part-time role involves supporting daily operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment, focusing on material handling, housekeeping, and basic production tasks. Safety and quality are paramount, and the ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere. With flexible scheduling and a commitment to employee well-being, this role offers an opportunity to contribute to a company that values innovation and excellence. If you're ready to make an impact in a vital industry, this position is for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Forklift experience or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with material handling and maintain cleanliness in production areas.
• Perform routine quality checks and operate forklifts as needed.

Skills

Material Handling

Housekeeping

Safety Protocols

Basic Production Tasks

Forklift Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Job description

General Laborer (Production)

General Laborer (Production)

Apply locations Baltimore, MD time type Part time posted on Posted Today job requisition id REQ256579

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies (“Vibrantz” or “Company”) is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving customers globally, our innovations are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications to enhance the hue, functionality, safety and environmental footprint of everyday consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable benefits like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 60 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents and employs roughly 4,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship, and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages employees’ heads, hands and - uniquely - their hearts.

Reporting into the Production Supervisor, the part-time General Laborer will be based out of Baltimore, MD and will be responsible for supporting daily production operations within a unionized chemical manufacturing environment. This role will focus on assisting with performing general laborer tasks, material handling, equipment support, housekeeping, and basic production tasks to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality operation. The General Laborer will follow established safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and quality guidelines while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the production department.

Pay and Union
The pay for this position is $31.36 per hour. This position will be part of the United Steelworkers (USW) union upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Assist production operators with material handling, loading, and unloading raw materials and finished goods.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the production area by sweeping, mopping, and disposing of waste materials properly.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Handle and utilize proper packaging supplies for finished products.
• Perform routine quality checks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment as needed.
• Return materials to designated storage locations and organize work areas efficiently.
• Support production staff with equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain an efficient operation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination and ability to operate machinery safely.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and steel-toe boots.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting required.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or warehouse environment preferred.
• Previous experience as a chemical operator, mechanic, or heavy equipment operator is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Forklift experience or certification is preferred.

Schedule

• This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule based on production needs. Hours may vary, including weekends and holidays, as necessary.
• Part-time up to 30 hours per week.

Additional Requirement

As part of our hiring process, all applicants must complete an assessment designed to evaluate job-related skills. The assessment will be in two parts and will take approximately 12-18 minutes to complete.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Location: Baltimore, MD