Laborer

Laborer

Fairless Hills, PA

Groome Industrial Service Group, a nationwide leader focused on the future, provides specialty maintenance services nationwide for several industries including natural gas-fired power generation, coal-fired power generation, refinery, shipping, manufacturing, aviation, and municipal. Our unique turnkey services help reduce harmful emissions, improve plant performance, and extend the life of valuable industrial equipment and infrastructure. We are a people-centric organization with employees committed to safety, integrity, and accountability.

Why work for Groome Industrial Service Group?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority 24/7/365!
• Competitive wages - the salary range for this position is $18 to $20 per hour based on experience.
• Paid time off, comprehensive health benefits coverage after 60 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) after the eligibility period with company matching component.
• Opportunities for growth and development in your career.
• Positive and safe work environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment for tasks such as loading, unloading, and transporting materials.
• Checks, verifies and documents the proper and safe operation of plant machinery and systems, and report problems to appropriate supervisors on a timely basis (e.g. daily and weekly).
• Checks and makes necessary adjustments to appropriate equipment (e.g. temperatures, pressure, water and oil levels, motor belts, chains, tank levels, leaks of any kind, equipment rotation, sump levels, etc.)
• Keep the work area clean and organized, removing debris and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintains material handling systems including the transporting and stocking ash bunkers.
• Will assist in sampling incoming material for yield percentages, documentation of loads, reporting yield findings to the QA/QC superintendent.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in preparation for other shifts.
• Take immediate action on any safety hazards and report them directly to the appropriate supervisors on a timely basis.

What does it take to work for Groome Industrial Service Group?

• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in forklift operation preferred.
• Previous experience operating forklifts or similar equipment.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and best practices in equipment operation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations while operating equipment in various conditions, including high-noise environments.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Comfortable working in various outdoor conditions.
• Capacity to operate heavy machinery for extended periods.

Groome Industrial Service Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. E.O.E./M/F/Disability/Veteran