General Laborer/Quality Control

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The General Laborer/Quality Control is responsible for assisting designated machine operator or production team in a variety of functions including, but not limited to maintenance, clean up, yard work, warehouse, production, utilities, material handling and other. Manually move freight, stock, or raw materials and finished materials or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.

Responsibilities 

• Handles assignments in a repetitive and/or sequential order for completing tasks assigned
• Keeps work area clean
• Uses personal protection equipment at all times and follows all safety regulations 
• Report any unsafe conditions or defective equipment to the supervisor immediately 
• Must attend weekly safety meetings 
• Clean-up to keep of machinery and maintain the surrounding area keeping them free of debris up during downtime 
• Cleans machines and conveyors 
• Cleans floors and picks up reusable scrap for salvage 
• Transport trash and debris away from production areas
• Responsible for keeping pallets neat and orderly
• Operates machinery or equipment as trained and instructed following safety guidelines at all times
• Assists lead operator in preparing for shift production
• Work closely with the lead operator and become knowledgeable of the mechanics and operation machine in which you assist
• May be required to work with conveyors, ramps, elevators, etc. as assigned
• May be required to operate equipment such as hoppers, bagging and sealer machines, forklift, palletizers, hydraulic equipment, powered tractors or vehicles, among others.
• Internal certification/training is required for these tasks
• Operate a variety of hand tools Assists in the loading/unloading of trucks
• Assists in completing shipping/receiving documents
• Packages and labels products properly
• Handle stockpiles 
• Verify loads leaving the premises
• Maintain, verify and count product inventory
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

• Previous production experience preferred 
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to follow company production and safety procedures
• Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers
• Able to pass internal certification training
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide 10’s and 100’s
• Must be able to demonstrate lock out tag out procedures
• Must keep key lock with self at all times
• Must attend weekly safety meetings
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear
• The employee will be required to sit for extended periods of time
• The employee may frequently stand on their feet
• The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. from the ground level
• The need to lift over 65lbs may arise from time to time – should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift 
• The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body – bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching  

Compensation

• Hourly pay rate of $17-$18 per hour
• Paid Time Off - 104 hours (prorated in first year)
• 401k Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D benefits
• Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits 
• Nine paid Holidays per year
• Opportunity for annual bonus 

What GardenCore Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.

GardenCore, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

GardenCore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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