Laborer/Shop Assistant-Gary, Indiana

Southwest Economic Solutions; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to support workshop operations in Gary. This role involves maintaining cleanliness in service areas, assisting with inventory management, and supporting technicians with parts and equipment. The ideal candidate will be physically capable of handling various tasks, including operating heavy machinery and driving company vehicles. If you're looking for a hands-on role in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling tasks.
• Willingness to learn to operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas of the workshop and service bays.
• Assist Shop Supervisors with daily operational tasks.
• Drive company parts truck to off-site vendors for parts pickup.

Skills

Ability to stand for long periods

Lifting 50-80 pounds

Operating heavy equipment

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Forklift

Scissor lift

Bobcat

Payloader

Job description

Gary
3830 West 4th Avenue
Gary, IN 46406, USA

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Location

Gary
3830 West 4th Avenue
Gary, IN 46406, USA

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas of the workshop, service bays, outer storage buildings, trailer staging lot, and fence line (sweep, wipe down, remove trash).
• Assist Shop Supervisors with daily operational tasks, such as guiding trailers into maintenance bays.
• Support Trailer Technicians by retrieving repair parts, lifting/holding trailer parts, and cleaning service bays after repairs.
• Assist Parts Supervisor with organizing repair parts, managing inventory, and removing packaging debris.
• Drive company parts truck to off-site vendors for parts pickup.
• Assist Front Office Supervisor with trailer staging and other tasks.
• Help with snow removal during winter, including driving snow plow-equipped vehicles and shoveling.
• Operate machinery like bobcat and payloader for snow removal, when trained.
• Maintain machinery and heavy equipment (cleaning, fluid levels, tire pressure).
• Manage storage, inventory, and safety of hazardous materials (training provided).
• Be on-call to support daily operations across departments as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 50-80 pounds.
• Physical ability to perform lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching, and handling tasks.
• Willingness and ability to learn to operate heavy equipment (forklift, scissor lift, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record is a strong plus.

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