General Laborer

Job DetailsJob Location: Gemini Coatings, Inc. (Wisconsin) - Omro, WI 54963Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Day ShiftJob Category: WarehousePosition: General Laborer

Location: Omro, WI

SUMMARY

The General Laborer performs a wide variety of general manual labor tasks including tinting batches, loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials.  This role will operate a variety of tools to complete assignments according to internal and external policies and regulations.  The General Laborer will assist Operations and the Lab with manual labor tasks as needed in support of the facilities goal to service customers in the area.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Load and unload trucks using a forklift or pallet jack
Pick, pack, and prepare products for shipment
Utilize a variety of machines for shipping purposes
Receive incoming shipments, inspect and store merchandise/materials, and assist with restocking
Assist with making and tinting batches to color specification
Clean and sanitize processing equipment, tanks, filters, pipes, lines, and pumps
Follow hazardous material handling and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
Keep work areas clean and organized
Arrive on time and adapt to changing priorities
Manage time efficiently and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Other duties as assigned
QualificationsREQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to see color variation
Good communication and teamwork skills
Attention to detail and good organizational skills
Ability to operate a forklift
Lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 lbs regularly
Stand for extended periods of time
Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety policies and procedures
Strong math skills
Intermediate computer skills, proficiency with MS Office

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma/GED
0-2 years of experience in manufacturing or as a general laborer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.
Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to push, pull, and maneuver drums, containers, and material carts.
Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm motions when measuring, pouring, and mixing materials.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when loading materials into mixing equipment or retrieving supplies.
Ability to climb ladders or steps to access mixing tanks or storage areas when necessary.
Ability to use hands and fingers for precise measuring and equipment operation.
Ability to read labels, batch sheets, and measuring instruments, including color or shade variations when applicable.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, respirators, and protective clothing.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to noise, odors, chemicals, and temperature variations.

Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts as required
Ability to maintain attention to detail while working in a fast-paced production environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to work around moving machinery such as conveyors, mixers, and filling equipment.
Ability to work around chemicals, lubricants, cleaning agents, and tank-washing systems, following all safety protocols.