Manufacturing - Laborer

EFCO Corp.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Corp. is seeking a hands-on Labor Associate in Chicago to support production, warehousing, and maintenance activities. You will move, load, and prepare forms and materials, operate equipment safely, and assist with warehouse tasks to ensure on-time delivery.

Strong adherence to safety and quality standards is essential. Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience with material handling equipment; ability to read measurement markings and follow instructions is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience using material handling equipment preferred.
• Ability to read Imperial and metric tape measures; follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Production & Equipment Operation: move, load, and prepare forms, parts, and materials; operate equipment safely.
• Warehousing & Support: assist with part stacking, unloading, and repositioning; support team efficiency.
• Documentation & Safety: record labor activity on work orders; follow safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Material handling

Tape measures

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose

Contribute to the success of EFCO's production, warehousing, and maintenance operations by performing a wide range of hands-on labor tasks. This role ensures consistent product movement, quality preparation, and workplace cleanliness that support safe, efficient, and on-time delivery of customer orders.

EFCO Culture & Safety Statement

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries - no matter how minor - immediately to their supervisor or manager.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Equipment Operation (50%)
Perform general labor duties including moving, loading, and preparing forms, parts, and materials. Use material handling and banding equipment safely and efficiently. Complete cleaning tasks and basic preventative maintenance to sustain productivity. Demonstrate responsibility by maintaining safe practices and operating equipment with care and consistency.

Warehousing & Support Assignments (25%)
Support warehousing needs such as part stacking, unloading, and repositioning. Respond to assignment changes with flexibility while maintaining quality and pace. Contribute to team efficiency through strong coordination and a willingness to assist where needed.

Documentation & Safety Compliance (25%)
Record labor activity accurately on work orders. Participate in quality audit steps and uphold safety policies and environmental practices. Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors to stay aligned with daily priorities and safety requirements.

Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Experience using material handling equipment preferred.
• Other Requirements: Ability to read and use Imperial and metric tape measures; must be able to follow written and verbal instructions; must meet all physical requirements for lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, gripping, and repetitive motion.

Core Competencies

• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
• Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.
• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Collaboration: Works well with others toward shared goals, contributing constructively to team efforts.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Level III Work: Exerting up to 70 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Climbing: Rarely
• Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines
• Vision: Continuously
• Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment.
• Standing: Frequently to Continuously
• Sitting: Rarely to Continuously
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward bend in standing: Occasionally to Frequently
• Rotation in standing: Occasionally
• Squatting: Occasionally to Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally to Frequently
• Stooping: Occasionally to frequently
• Static postures: Occasionally to Frequently
• Right-hand Left-hand coordination: continuous with average eye/hand coordination
• Reaching: Frequently
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Crouching: Occasionally to Frequently
• Repetitive Motions- Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously
• Elevated work: Crown level 5 lbs up to 2 mins occasionally, and rarely 20 lbs up to 20 secs
• Floor to waist vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Waist to crown vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Horizontal carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 25 feet
• One hand carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 25 feet
• Push horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs, and Rarely up to 70 lbs for 20 feet
• Pull horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs, and Rarely up to 70 lbs for 20 feet
• One hand pull right hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• One hand pull left hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• Left hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Right hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Expertise in:
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required

The position is currently classified as on- site.

The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee's employment term, at the sole discretion of management.