Job Summary: 

 The General Laborer is responsible for supporting line operators, material handlers, quality and building maintenance with various tasks that help drive the success and efficiency of the operation. A successful General Laborer will have a high level of energy with a drive to help others in manufacturing processes. 

 Job Duties: 

•  Assist line operators in start-up and shut down procedures along with filling in on operator breaks 

• Perform packaging procedures that involves banding product 

• Stack cans on pallet in a neat and orderly fashion using the proper pallets 

• Organize and recycle cardboard and scrap 

• Organize parts, supplies, tools and inventory 

• Understand quality procedures and participate in sorting to identify potential defects as needed 

• Authority to stop and/or modify work processes due to non-conformance and/or unsafe working conditions. 

• Report all potential food safety concerns to the quality assurance manager 

• Perform all other job duties as assigned 

 Qualifications and Experience Requirements: 

•  Preferably one (1) year of prior experience working within a manufacturing setting 

• The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness 

• Previous experience operating a manual and electric pallet jack 

• Previous experience operating a forklift is preferred 

• Time management skills 

• Possess excellent verbal communication skills 

• Measuring skills using calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc. 

• Mechanical ability 

• Must be a team player and possess a "can do" attitude 

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. and push/pull products on pallet jack 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time on concrete floor 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English