Shipyard Laborer - DBIDS

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:  General Labor (Shipyard)- **DBIDS**

Job Summary 

As a General Laborer in the shipyard, you will perform a range of tasks to support various departments in the shipbuilding and maintenance process. Your responsibilities will include handling materials, assisting skilled workers, and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the work environment. Your role is essential in maintaining the smooth operations and high standards of the shipyard. 

Major Duties & Responsibilities 

• Assist skilled workers, such as welders, carpenters, and machinists, by performing supportive tasks as directed. 
• Handle and transport materials and equipment safely to various locations within the shipyard, ensuring the right materials are available when needed. 
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the work areas, including sweeping, disposing of debris, and organizing tools and materials. 
• Operate basic hand and power tools with proper safety precautions. 
• Collaborate effectively with other team members to accomplish daily tasks efficiently and safely. 
• Comply with all safety guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe working environment, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). 
• Assist in loading and unloading materials, checking deliveries for accuracy, and reporting discrepancies. 

Essential Skills & Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Previous experience in a laborer role, preferably in an industrial or maritime environment, is advantageous but not necessary. 
• Physical stamina to perform labor-intensive tasks and work in varying weather conditions. 
• Basic understanding of tool and equipment safety. 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn and take direction from skilled professionals. 
• Proactive and safety-conscious approach to all tasks. 

Safety & Environmental Factors: 

All employees are expected to adhere to the company’s safety policies to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves working under extreme hot or cold conditions and requires the physical ability to stand for the entire shift, use hands for various tasks, ascend stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Team members must occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close, distant, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Ameri-Force Benefits

As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized ESOP company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Industry Leading Pay
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Short-Term Disabilities Benefits
• Term Life Benefits
• Referral Bonuses

*Referral Bonuses are available for specific jobs only

About Ameri-Force 

Since 1991, Ameri-Force has been a leader in skilled trades staffing, offering a people-focused approach that provides competitive advantages for our clients and rewarding career opportunities for our contract employees. Our expertise in maritime, manufacturing, industrial, ensures a seamless experience by handling federal and state taxes, unemployment, and worker’s compensation, along with offering comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance. Join Ameri-Force and be part of a company that values your success. 

Learn more at ameriforce.com

*Note: The specific duties, skills and qualifications may vary depending on the company’s requirements and the nature of the tasks performed at the site. Employees must be willing to make reasonable adjustments to their tasks depending on the requirements of the client. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Pay: $20. -$22/hr