Laborer 1st Shift

Laborer 1st Shift

Job Category: Manufacturing Requisition Number: LABOR008236

Posted: October 16, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

Dallas, TX 75215, USA

Description

Are you ready to bring your manufacturing laborer skills to a team that values precision and innovation? At Martin Sprocket & Gear, we're dedicated to producing quality mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings with excellence, and we're looking for skilled Laborers like you!

What You'll Do:

• Forklift operation: Safely operate a forklift to transport materials within the plant, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
• Assembly support: Use powered and manual hand tools to accurately assemble metal components as required by production standards.
• Quality inspection: Inspect finished parts for quality assurance before advancing them to the next department.
• Safe handling of materials: Maneuver large or heavy parts manually or with crane assistance, prioritizing safe handling practices.
• Work area maintenance: Keep equipment, tools, and work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
• Safety compliance: Follow all safety protocols, including wearing required PPE throughout the shift.
• Additional support: Perform other duties in various departments as assigned based on production needs.

What You'll Bring:

• Tool proficiency: Skilled in operating various hand and power tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Forklift experience: Proven experience operating forklifts safely in a production environment.
• Blueprint and measurement skills: Ability to read a tape measure down to 1/16th of an inch; blueprint reading experience is a plus.
• Math and literacy skills: Capable of performing simple calculations, reading instructions in English, and completing basic logs and reports.
• Physical capability: Able to lift, push, pull, and position heavy items regularly throughout the shift.
• Commitment: Reliable in working scheduled hours, adhering to timekeeping policies, and following safety and operational procedures.
• Environmental adaptability: Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment and performing repetitive tasks while standing for the entire shift.
• Team collaboration: Ability to work well with others, demonstrate reliability, and maintain accuracy in daily tasks.

Your Schedule:

• 1st Shift: Monday Friday, 5:00 AM 1:00 PM

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report daily to the branch to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.?

Founded in 1951 by Joe Martin Sr., Martin Sprocket & Gear is a global leader in mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings. We are proud to remain family-owned and operate on a simple philosophy:

"Make a quality product, have plenty of it available, and be easy to do business with!"

With dedicated employees, regional facilities, and strong distributor partnerships, Martin offers stability, growth potential, and a dynamic work environment for all team members.

Why You Will Love Working Here:

At Martin, our people are our greatest asset. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where innovation and growth thrive, and your contributions are valued as part of a team dedicated to excellence. Here is what you'll enjoy when you join our team:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Affordable Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental plans.
• Wellness Initiatives: Employee wellness programs for a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Security: Life and Disability Insurance, plus a robust 401(k) Profit Trust Plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
• Growth Opportunities: Career development and advancement within a thriving company

Ready to Join Us?

Apply today and become part of Martin Sprocket & Gear's legacy of quality and excellence!

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for this specific role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of candidates hired.

Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and an E-Verify participating employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.