General Labor

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Under direction of the Supervisor, the General Labor employee is responsible for identifying, assembling, packing, sorting, painting, grinding and separating parts by hand in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Load and unload parts to and from the paint line
• Check parts off the paint line, making sure all finished pieces are prepped for shipping
• Examine work and perform quality checks daily
• Pack material ensuring all quality standards are met for all parts
• Drive forklift (if certified) to move parts around the plant
• Work assembly line if required
• Check work area for hazards
• Complete any required paperwork (both in paper and electronically)
• Leave work area in a clean/safe state when shift is complete

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school degree preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment is a plus
• Understanding the use of ruler and measuring tape

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees of the organization. Bilingual English/Spanish helpful, but not required.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, common fractions and decimals.  

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instruction provided in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. Use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and product

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. Personal protection equipment required.