Skilled Laborer / Saw Operator

G. W. BECKER INC.; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

7 paid holidays

Contributory medical

Dental and vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Life insurance

Boot Reimbursement Program

Uniform Rental Program

Referral Program

Job summary

G. W. Becker Inc. in Hermitage, PA, is seeking a skilled laborer with manufacturing experience to perform multiple tasks on site, including material handling, equipment operation, and general maintenance.

You will join a team that values safety, reliability, and initiative, with duties spanning production support, loading/unloading, and on-site housekeeping. Prior overhead crane and forklift experience is preferred, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent.
• Driver's license with clean record.
• 2–5 years overhead crane experience preferred.
• Must pass drug test, physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Keep work areas clean and organized to ensure tools and inventory are ready.
• Assist with production setup and preparation.
• Pickup and deliver products and materials to customers or vendors.
• Load and unload products and materials.
• Perform daily housekeeping and maintenance for facility, tools and equipment.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials.
• Follow safety procedures and company directions.

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift operation

Job description

G.W. Becker, Inc. (GWBI) is looking for someone experienced in a manufacturing environment that is able to perform several facets of Skilled Laborer duties. This position handles a myriad of responsibilities to include driving of company vehicles, grounds maintenance, general facility cleanliness, cut saw, running machinery and other Skilled laborer responsibilities as well.

Responsibilities

• Clean and organize work areas so that inventory, tools, equipment and other items are available for use.
• Assist with production set-up and preparation.
• Perform pick-up and delivery of product and materials to customers and/or vendors.
• Load and unload product and materials.
• Performs daily housekeeping and maintenance for facility, tools and equipment.
• Handle materials using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Properly maintain and clean work area, tools and equipment.
• Other tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by Shop Floor Coordinator.

Competencies

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Desire to pursue training opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be willing to cooperate and share expertise with others.
• Work well with others, respond to requests for assistance, focus on solving conflict not blaming, listen and get clarification and respond well to questions.
• Take initiative, seeking out additional assignments rather than waiting for assignments.
• Work with little or no supervision.
• Meet productivity standards, complete work in timely manner.
• Observe safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.
• Follow instructions, respond to direction; take responsibility for own actions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current valid driver's license and safe driving record
• Two to five years of prior overhead crane experience preferred
• Must be able to pass drug test/physical/background check

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• PTO
• 7 paid holidays
• Contributory medical
• Company paid dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with up to 4% match
• Voluntary short and long-term disability insurance
• $15,000 Company-paid life insurance
• Boot Reimbursement Program up to $125.00 annually
• Uniform Rental Program
• Referral Program up to $1000 per referral

We are an equal opportunity employer and look forward to hearing from you!