Job Status: Hourly
FLSA Status: NA
Work Schedule: As Assigned Reports To: As Assigned
Travel Required: 0%
Positions Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY
The General Laborer assists in the performance of a variety of plant activities from clean-up, stick laying, packaging, maintenance support, etc.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
➢ Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliant activities.
➢ Performs a variety of routine physical labor tasks as assigned. Areas could include Maintenance, Stacking, Kilns, Shipping, Receiving, treating, yard maintenance.
➢ Understand the job assigned and ask questions if uncertain.
➢ Performs cleanup at the end of the day or when the job is completed, including picking up tools, spills and debris, cleaning work areas and performing touch-up work as needed.
➢ Perform Fire Watch duties as needed to support the maintenance team.
➢ May operate a vehicle, forklift or tractor.
➢ Attend all training sessions and safety meetings.
➢ Other duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
➢ High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
➢ Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance is encouraged.
➢ Ability to take direction and learn in a hands-on environment.
➢ Ability to safely operate mobile equipment.
➢ Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
➢ Ability to communicate effectively with others.
➢ Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
➢ Ability to demonstrate behaviors conforming to Hoover’s set of values and accepted standards.
➢ Ability to be self motivated to perform a task using his or her own drive or initiative.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills
Basic computer skills with an ability to learn.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Can be hot, cold, humid, and/or rainy. May require climbing of heights up to 100 feet.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities Lift/Carry Push/Pull
Stand F 10 lbs or less F 12 lbs or less O
Walk F 11-20 lbs F 13-25 lbs O
Sit O 21-50 lbs F 26-40 lbs O
Handling/Fingering F 51-100 lbs O 41-100 lbs O
Reach Outward F Over 100 lbs O
Reach Above Shoulder F
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel F
Bend F
N - Not Applicable Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O - Occasionally Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5 hrs/day)
F - Frequently Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5 hrs/day)
C - Constantly Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Immediately upon hire or assignment to the General Laborer position, training will take place in Safety and Environmental programs. Annual training over all programs.
The company reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements will be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.