General Laborer/Project- Weekends

Vonachengroup; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Laborer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will operate various industrial power equipment, ensuring a clean and safe working environment. Your responsibilities will include running sweepers, forklifts, and aerial lifts, as well as performing maintenance tasks and grounds upkeep. The ideal candidate will be energetic, customer-oriented, and possess strong communication skills to thrive in a diverse team setting. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a high-quality service environment while maintaining safety standards. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with reliable transportation.
• Ability to comprehend and follow health and safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial power equipment for cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Safely run forklifts and aerial lifts while adhering to safety protocols.
• Perform grounds maintenance and assist in building maintenance duties.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Aerial Lifts

Pneumatic Tools

Battery Powered Tools

Electric Hand Tools

Job description

The General Laborer is responsible for operating industrial power equipment as needed to complete assigned tasks. This person is responsible for maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, providing high quality service levels, adhering to company policies, and assisting to provide a safe working environment. This person must be energetic, enthusiastic, and possess great interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people and maintain a strong commitment to customer service.

Job responsibilities:

1. Run a sweeper/scrubber to clean factory floors
2. Safely operate a forklift
3. Operate industrial powered vehicles (e.g., golf carts or Gators)
4. Operate aerial lifts to perform tasks above safe reach of a ladder (e.g., scissor lift, articulating lift)
5. Operate pneumatic, battery powered and electric hand tools
6. Assist in the performance of building/equipment maintenance duties (e.g., recycling, painting, filter changes, fabrication machinery support, and coolant services)
7. Perform grounds maintenance services (e.g., landscaping and snow removal)
8. Maintain a safe work environment following all required safety regulations and protocols
9. Complete other duties as assigned

Job requirements:

1. Skills and Abilities
   1. Must be 18 years or older
   2. Must have reliable transportation
   3. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, either orally or in writing
   4. Must follow all health and safety requirements
   5. Good communication skills
   6. Customer-oriented and friendly
2. Education and Experience
   1. High school diploma or GED
   2. Successfully pass training: Lock-Out-Tag-Out, Confined Spaces, Aerial Lifts, Forklift, Gator/Cart, Fall Protection, PPE, and Bloodborne Pathogens
3. Physical Requirements
   1. Stand and walk for long periods of time; climb stairs
   2. Repeat the same movements
   3. Frequent bending and twisting
   4. Able to lift, push & pull 50lbs
   5. Work at heights to 40 feet
   6. Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends