General Laborer

Job Summary:

The General Laborer is responsible for supporting line operators, material handlers, quality and building maintenance with various tasks that help drive the success and efficiency of the operation. A successful General Laborer will have a high level of energy with a drive to help others in manufacturing processes.

Job Duties:

• Assist line operators in start-up and shut down procedures along with filling in on operator breaks

• Perform packaging procedures that involves banding product

• Stack cans on pallet in a neat and orderly fashion using the proper pallets

• Organize and recycle cardboard and scrap

• Organize parts, supplies, tools and inventory

• Understand quality procedures and participate in sorting to identify potential defects as needed

• Authority to stop and/or modify work processes due to non-conformance and/or unsafe working conditions.

• Report all potential food safety concerns to the quality assurance manager

• Perform all other job duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Preferably one (1) year of prior experience working within a manufacturing setting

• The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness

• Previous experience operating a manual and electric pallet jack

• Previous experience operating a forklift is preferred

• Time management skills

• Possess excellent verbal communication skills

• Measuring skills using calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.

• Mechanical ability

• Must be a team player and possess a "can do" attitude

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. and push/pull products on pallet jack

• Ability to stand for long periods of time on concrete floor

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English