General Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Techo-Bloc, we're not just paving patios, we're building careers. 

We design and manufacture premium landscaping products known for their durability, performance, and innovative design. Our Waterloo facility is highly automated, fast-paced, and built on teamwork. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in producing quality products, and want to grow with a successful manufacturing company, we'd love to hear from you. 

Pay: $19.83/hr 

Location: Waterloo, IN

Schedule: Monday-Friday Days
Monday-Thursday: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM-2:30 PM

What You’ll Do 

As a General Laborer , you’ll support daily production and help ensure every product meets Techo-Bloc’s high quality standards. You’ll work alongside machine operators and assist with key processes such as:

• Inspect finished product for height, shape, color, and consistency
• Perform quality checks and remove defective pieces as needed
• Rework/replace blocks to ensure every pallet is customer-ready
• Package finished product by adding:
  • packaging materials
  • top sheet
  • labels
  • final quality check before going to the yard
• Keep all products packaged neatly, safely, and securely
• Assist with production support tasks such as:
  • pallet repair
  • general maintenance support
  • yard support
  • other assigned tasks to keep production moving
• Maintain a clean work area and support plant clean-up
• Follow all safety practices including PPE and Lockout/Tagout procedures

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for people who show up ready to work, take pride in quality, and enjoy working as part of a strong team.

Qualifications

• Able to read basic instructions and communicate clearly
• Reliable and on time for scheduled shifts
• Comfortable working independently and with a team
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Strong attention to detail and good common sense
• Able to multitask and problem-solve on the floor
• Comfortable operating basic machinery/support equipment (training provided)

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year manufacturing experience

Why Work at Techo-Bloc?

We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and a workplace where people genuinely take pride in what they do.

Perks & Benefits:
✅ Weekly Pay
✅ Vacation + Sick Time
✅ Medical / Dental / Vision
✅ 401(k) + Company Match
✅ Life Insurance + Disability Coverage
✅ Employee Discount on Products
✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
✅ Uniform Provided After 3 Months
✅ Boot Reimbursement Program
✅ Training & Career Development

The Team & Culture

Our crew is hardworking, motivated, and proud of the products we make. We thrive in a fast-moving environment, support one another when challenges come up, and value a “can-do” attitude . If you’re eager to learn and want a stable job with a company that’s growing — we’d love to meet you.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply today and build something you can be proud of — with a team that works hard and wins together.

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.

The employee must frequently transport and move items up to 75 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Must be able to closely inspect materials and products. Employee must be able to identify color blends, variances, non-conforming color blends with up to three different colors on each product. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary or move throughout the workstations; also includes the ability to ascend and descend steps and ladders; and position self in tight spaces. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk or hear.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.