Laborer

COST of Wisconsin, Inc.; Town of Jackson (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

COST of Wisconsin, Inc. is hiring a Shop & Yard Laborer / Driver to join our team in Wisconsin.

This hands-on role supports our shop, yard, production facility, shipping and receiving, equipment maintenance, and construction projects. You will diagnose and repair equipment, operate company vehicles and forklifts, assist with loading and unloading, prepare and stage materials, inspect equipment, manage inventory, and keep the shop and storage areas clean, safe, and organized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• Must complete DOT physical and drug testing.
• Ability to safely perform physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Fix and maintain tools, machinery, vehicles, and equipment.
• Drive and deliver using company vehicles and forklifts.
• Load and unload materials, equipment, and vehicles.
• Support projects by staging materials and equipment.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing equipment and maintain color-tag QC.
• Keep materials, tools, equipment, and supplies organized.
• Operate drills, saws, tape measures, and other tools safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop, yard, and storage areas.
• Assist with emergency and time-sensitive repairs when needed.
• Work closely with supervisors and coworkers across departments.

Skills

Dependable

Mechanically inclined

Safety-minded

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Independent work

Satisfactory driving record

DOT physical & drug testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

OSHA-10 safety training

Job description

COST of Wisconsin is looking for a Shop & Yard Laborer / Driver to join our team!

This is a hands-on role supporting our shop, yard, production facility, shipping and receiving operations, equipment maintenance, and construction projects. If you enjoy fixing things, staying active, and getting the job done, this could be a great opportunity for you. See our work on COST.

What You'll Do

No two days are exactly alike. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Fix & Maintain – Help diagnose, dismantle, repair, and maintain tools, machinery, vehicles, and equipment.
• Drive & Deliver – Operate company vehicles and forklifts as needed.
• Load & Unload – Support shipping and receiving by loading and unloading materials, equipment, and vehicles.
• Support Projects – Prepare, move, organize, and stage materials and equipment for production and construction projects.
• Inspect Equipment – Help inspect incoming and outgoing equipment and maintain our color-tag quality-control system.
• Manage Inventory – Keep materials, tools, equipment, and supplies organized and accounted for.
• Use Your Skills – Safely operate drills, saws, tape measures, and other hand and power tools.
• Keep Things Organized – Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop, yard, and storage areas.
• Solve Problems – Assist with emergency and time-sensitive repairs when needed.
• Be a Team Player – Work closely with supervisors, coworkers, and other departments to accomplish the task at hand.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically inclined, safety-minded, and willing to jump in wherever help is needed.

You'll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete required DOT physical and drug testing.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.

We'd Love to See:

• Automotive mechanic training or related technical education.
• 2+ years of automotive mechanic experience.
• Construction, manufacturing, equipment maintenance, or shop experience.
• Forklift operating experience.
• OSHA-10 safety training or experience.
• Experience with trucks, automotive lifts, hydraulic equipment, or other machinery.

Physical Requirements

• This is an active, physically demanding position. You should be comfortable with frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Outdoor work is performed in a variety of weather conditions.
• Overtime may be required, depending on the project deadline.