Temp QA/QC Laborer

United States Sugar Corporation; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Sugar Corporation is seeking a Temp QA/QC Laborer to support the QA/QC Team Leader on a day shift. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in Refinery/Packaging areas and assisting staff, with overtime on weekends and holidays.

The position requires physical capability, adherence to safety policies, and completion of training sessions. New hires must pass drug tests and background screening, and forklift certification within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a good work record.
• Must pass drug test and pre-employment background screening.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to understand instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean, move and transport garbage, liquids and materials using hand and power tools.
• Operate forklift, man-lift and other heavy equipment as required.
• Follow safety rules and training sessions, and complete required certifications.

Skills

English literacy

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Power washing equipment

Job description

Job Location: UNITED STATES SUGAR MANUFACTURING

Temp - QA/QC Laborer

Up to 90 day assignment

SUMMARY

This is a temporary assignment reporting to the QA/QC Team Leader, this is a day-shift work position with periodic overtime requirements, including weekends and holidays, working independently and with minimal supervision, safely and efficiently maintain the cleanliness within the area of Refinery/Packaging Departments, and assist Refinery/Packaging personnel where needed.

FUNCTIONS

• Use power washing equipment, mops, extension poles, shovels, rakes, pitchforks, brooms, wheelbarrows, and other hand and power tools to clean, move, and transport garbage, liquids, and other materials.
• Operate forklift, man-lift, and other heavy equipment as needed, using both feet and hands to manipulate foot and hand controls simultaneously.
• Abide by all Company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook and comply with all Company, Local, State and Federal regulations relating to Health, Safety, Operations, etc.
• Successfully participate in and complete all training sessions, safety classes, pre-shift meetings, and/or certifications related to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have positive results from Company-designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude and/or other interests, skills and characteristics.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a good work record and disciplinary history.
• Demonstrate physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.
• Applicant must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to comprehend instructions on the job and in the classroom, to communicate via radio, and to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the job.
• New hires must pass a drug test and other pre-employment background screening, and successfully complete any required training or orientation course.
• Obtain forklift certification within 30 days of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

80% of the work environment is conducted in an enclosed environment with minimal ventilation, exposed to heights, extreme temperatures, loud noise, and low lighting while wearing PPE (i.e.: hard hat, goggles, ear plugs, or full-body suits); regularly climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, crawling, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching overhead, and walking on uneven ground containing slip and trip hazards. Will routinely work while lifting, loading, pushing and/or pulling of up to 55 lbs. unassisted.

20% of the work environment is conducted in enclosed/confined, or tight, spaces using lock-out/tag-out practices and artificial light, working around wet or dripping, moving machinery with sharp edges, reaching above the head while crouching, standing, or laying prone.

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This description supersedes and previous or undated descriptions for this position. Management has the right to add or change the duties for this position at any time.