General Laborer - Temporary

Helena - Agri Enterprises, LLC; Meredosia (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Earned Wage Access (DailyPay)

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is hiring a General Laborer to perform hands-on warehouse tasks at our Meredosia location. Daily duties include moving products, loading trucks, palletizing, and assisting with maintenance, cleaning, and vehicle operation as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and customer service to both internal and external customers. Applicants should be able to read and write in English, have a valid U.S.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English is required.
• Spanish language skills are valuable at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required and must meet company driving requirements.
• Applicants must meet legal age requirements for operating a vehicle or heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Move products within the facility.
• Load trucks.
• Assist the Blender Operator in loading bulk trucks.
• Stack products on pallets.
• Provide general maintenance and repair support as needed.
• Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping and washing surfaces.
• May operate a Helena vehicle as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Adhere to leadership instructions and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

English literacy

Spanish language

Driver's license

Age requirement

Job description

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.

ABOUT THE JOB

The General Laborer is responsible for performing hands‑on tasks at the location to keep it organized and operating smoothly.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Moves products within the facility.
• Loads trucks.
• Assists the Blender Operator in loading bulk trucks.
• Stacks products on pallets.
• Provides general assistance in repair maintenance.
• Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and washing surfaces.
• May be required to operate a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work‑related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to operate a forklift is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet legal age requirement.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is a warehouse/outdoor environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud and occasionally very loud. In this position, you will work outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working in the warehouse, you will regularly work around moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Temporary positions at Helena are eligible for Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan that offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day.
• Three year vestingon company matchwith 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay .

STAY CONNECTED TO HELENA!

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Number

26-1226