What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer position at NPK?
Company Overview
At NPK, we are committed to excellence, delivering value through performance, innovation, and service quality. As a leader in site access solutions, we manufacture and rent sustainable composite matting while providing comprehensive services that protect people and the environment.
Position Summary
Our General Laborers work to assist the matting crew in setting up access roads or pads for customers’ work sites. This includes laying and pinning mats around designated locations and removing mats upon project completion. Matting systems are used for any application that requires access in special environments, stabilization for heavy equipment or simple ground protection.
Position: General Laborer
Location: 19893 Route 187, Towanda, PA 18848
Schedule: Monday – Friday, occasional Saturday
Hours: 10-12 hours per day, start/end time varies
Pay Rate: $18 overtime pay
Responsibilities
- Assist with installing/removing mats and liners
- Assist in setting down liner pads prior to the installment of the mats
- Secure mats into the ground via hammering pins and fasteners
- Communicate with Heavy Equipment Operators for mat positioning
- Patch and repair liners as needed
- Occasionally assists with clearing the land from vegetation such as trees, bushes, snow
- Assists other workers in production activities
- Handles special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Ability to perform manual labor outdoors
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
- Ability to adhere to all safety and quality procedures
- Good interpersonal skills required to work in a team environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, long hours, and holidays
- Good attendance, punctuality, and timeliness are a must
- Basic knowledge of mechanical operating procedures and processes
- Experience with basic hand tools
- Must be able to meet position requirements regarding criminal background, motor vehicle record, and drug screen/physical
- US work Authorization (required)
- Driver’s License (preferred)
- High School Diploma or educational equivalent.
Summary
As a key member of our team at NPK, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of safety and excellence in site access solutions. This role is integral to fostering a culture that values growth, accountability, and collaboration.
If you are ready to embrace new challenges and contribute to a dynamic team that values excellence, we invite you to apply today at NPK!
We are an equal opportunity employer. NPK and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military service/veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. NPK International Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Manager, HR Governance & Compliance at HRcompliance@npki.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- What type of heavy equipment are you familiar with operating? (NOT REQUIRED) Examples: Skid-Steers, Front-end Loaders, Backhoes, Dozers etc.
- We require a criminal background check to be ran prior to employment. Do you have any felonies on your record in the past 7 years?
- Are you confident you can pass a MVR (Motor Vehicle Report)? This does require you to have a VALID drivers license.
Experience:
- Construction: 2 years (Preferred)
- Oil & gas: 2 years (Preferred)
- Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Outdoor work: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Towanda, PA 18848 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19
