Industrial Laborer: Site Prep, Tools & Heavy Lifting

Austin Industries, Inc.; Decatur, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K match

Employee-owned ESOP

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking a General Laborer to perform various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under supervision.

Responsibilities include handling materials, operating simple tools, maintaining a clean site, and supporting other trades as needed. Candidates should have at least 6 months of industrial experience and be able to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, and communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in an industrial setting preferred.

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 fills trenches and ditches.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day to eliminate hazards.
• Material handling and storage.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Ensure proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• 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.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Communication

Physical strength

Job description

Austin Industries, Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking a General Laborer to perform various labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under supervision.

Responsibilities include handling materials, operating simple tools, maintaining a clean site, and supporting other trades as needed. Candidates should have at least 6 months of industrial experience and be able to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, and communicate clearly.