Laborer

Ecowaste Solutions; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

HSA option

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan with match

Safety and retention incentives

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ecowaste Solutions is seeking a Laborer in Manhattan, KS to join our outdoor operations team. This full-time role involves hands-on work at landfill sites, supporting daily operations from spotting trucks to maintaining site cleanliness and fencing as needed.

You will work in all weather, follow safety standards, and coordinate with site supervisors. Prior outdoor or construction experience is a plus, but applies to all applicants who can perform physical labor.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical outdoor labor in all weather conditions.
• Self-motivated with strong time management skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and safety-focused.
• Ability to take direction and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Pick up windblown litter and maintain overall site cleanliness throughout the day.
• Spot trucks near the tipping floor to ensure safe and accurate positioning.
• Place, move, and remove fencing as directed by site supervisors.
• Perform a variety of general labor tasks to support daily landfill operations.
• Work safely in all weather conditions including heat, cold, and rain.
• Follow all company safety standards, site rules, and applicable regulations.
• Communicate with site supervisors regarding task assignments and any site concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outdoor labor

Time management

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Job description

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Laborer

Full Time Manhattan, KS, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2965

Laborer

Ecowaste Solutions is a fast-growing company in a stable, essential industry, and our Landfill Laborers are a vital part of keeping our sites safe, clean, and running smoothly every day. This is hands-on outdoor work where no two days look exactly the same. You'll be on the ground supporting landfill operations across a variety of tasks, from spotting trucks to maintaining site cleanliness and managing fencing as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pick up windblown litter and maintain overall site cleanliness throughout the day.
• Spot trucks near the tipping floor to ensure safe and accurate positioning.
• Place, move, and remove fencing as directed by site supervisors.
• Perform a variety of general labor tasks to support daily landfill operations.
• Work safely in all weather conditions including heat, cold, and rain.
• Follow all company safety standards, site rules, and applicable regulations.
• Communicate with site supervisors regarding task assignments and any site concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to perform physical outdoor labor in all weather conditions required.
• Self-motivated with strong time management skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and safety-focused.
• Ability to take direction and work effectively as part of a team.
• Prior experience in a labor, construction, or outdoor work environment a plus but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Continuous outdoor work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, and rain.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, odors, and noise typical of landfill operations.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity throughout the workday.
• Full time hours, with additional hours as needed.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Weekly pay!
• Multiple health plans available, including a tax-advantaged HSA option.
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Plan with a company match up to 5%.
• Safety and Retention Incentives!
• Paid Time Off.
• Access to employee discounts through LifeMart!

Ecowaste Solutions offers a competitive base salary, opportunity to earn incentive pay, and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Only applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be considered and only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.