Laborer, Millwright (Seasonal) - Tuscola, IL

GROWMARK; Tuscola (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laborer, Millwright for a seasonal position in Tuscola, IL. This role involves assembling and installing equipment, operating various machinery, and ensuring a safe and productive work environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant construction experience. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and safety, while contributing to essential agricultural services. If you are ready to take on challenges in a fast-paced environment and make a difference in the agricultural sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1+ years of construction experience.
• Ability to work in extreme weather and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install equipment using hand and power tools.
• Maintain clean and safe job sites while completing tasks efficiently.
• Operate various machinery and tools as required.

Skills

Construction Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Decision Making

Skill Development

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Backhoe

Trencher

Scissor Lift

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Laborer, Millwright (Seasonal) - Tuscola, IL

Pay: Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 100977

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Accomplish tasks in a safe and productive manner providing a positive construction experience for our patrons.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
2. Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
3. Position steel beams to support machines and equipment, using blueprints and manuals to determine work procedures.
4. Move machinery and equipment, using hoist, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
5. Signal crane operator to place assemblies and align units.
6. Level, plumb and establish centerlines, using straight edges, levels, and transits.
7. Assemble machines and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundations or other structures, using proper tools and equipment.
8. Replace defective machine parts or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
9. Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, and/or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
10. Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, boom lifts, passenger vehicles, etc.
11. Practice proper construction methods with on the job training.
12. Ability to properly use hand and power tools, climb ladders, and measure and square projects without direct supervision in the construction of commercial or farm buildings and/or grain systems.
13. Interpret construction manuals and material lists.
14. Able to use necessary equipment to complete projects:

• Forklifts
• Backhoe
• Trencher
• Scissor Lift
• Various power and other operating tools

Complete jobs in a timely, safe manner.

Perform necessary maintenance on trucks and equipment.

Keep clean and safe job sites.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Attend company and department meetings and training programs.
2. Follow GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
3. Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma, or the equivalent thereof, and 1 year or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of construction skills.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Continuously exposed or required to:

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• Work at varying heights
• Confined spaces
• Lift 71-100 lbs
• Push heavy objects.

Ability to work hours other than those considered normal to meet seasonal demands.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

About the company

Growmark, Inc., is a regional agricultural supply cooperative operating in more than 40 states and one operation in Ontario, Canada.