General Laborer, Sr. jobs in Pine Bluff, AR

Job Description: General Laborer

POSITION SUMMARY 

The General Laborer assists in the performance of a variety of plant activities from clean-up, stick laying, packaging, maintenance support, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES 

• Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliant activities.

• Performs a variety of routine physical labor tasks as assigned. Areas could include Maintenance, Stacking, Kilns, Shipping, Receiving, treating, yard maintenance.

• Understand the job assigned and ask questions if uncertain.

• Performs cleanup at the end of the day or when the job is completed, including picking up tools, spills and debris, cleaning work areas and performing touch-up work as needed.

• Perform Fire Watch duties as needed to support the maintenance team.

• May operate a vehicle, forklift or tractor.

• Attend all training sessions and safety meetings.

• Other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance is encouraged.

• Ability to take direction and learn in a hands-on environment.

• Ability to safely operate mobile equipment.

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

• Ability to demonstrate behaviors conforming to Hoover’s set of values and accepted standards.

• Ability to be self motivated to perform a task using his or her own drive or initiative.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills 

Basic computer skills with an ability to learn.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Can be hot, cold, humid, and/or rainy. May require climbing of heights up to 100 feet.