Laborer

RESPECT to people, COURAGE to be pioneers and raise the bar, and always demonstrating INTEGRITY and authenticity. Do these core values align with yours? If so, Lhoist North America may be the place for you! We are a company that believes our people make it happen and rewards talent by offering opportunities to further develop your knowledge and interests. Within our organization, we offer safety first environments, collaboration across teams, diverse and inclusive workspaces all while challenging each other to grow. 

Application Deadline for this role will be 11/19/2024. 

POSITION SUMMARY: The labor position is the entry level position for all the crews. Most of the time this position is for cleaning up around the plant and other duties as assigned so the operation can run smoothly. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS: 

• Perform a wide variety of duties in general manual laborer work at plants, offices, yards, and quarries.  Work will require repetitive heavy lifting, shoveling, handwork, climbing, and performing work at different heights. 

• Assist in any equipment operation and servicing when needed using basic tools to accomplish the work such as shovels, brooms, wheelbarrows, etc. 

• Comply with company General Conduct and Safety Rules. 

• Knows and understands that you must clean and dispose of waste materials, debris, residue from, on top of, under and out of different locations throughout the plant 

• Knows and understands that you must fill in or operate any equipment and assist operators as assigned. 

• Knows and understands that can operate the water truck, sweeper, or vacuum truck as needed. 

• Report any potential operational or safety problems to supervision. 

• Knows and understands that you will need to assist in maintenance, repair, and installation of new or rebuilt machinery and equipment. 

• Knows and understands that you may be required to cut grass, weeds, trim bushes, and hedges and perform general landscape work. 

• Knows and understands that you must clean out kilns. 

• Knows and understands that you may need to help load and unload railcars, trucks, or any other vehicles as assigned. 

• Knows and understands that you must be able to operate a forklift both safely and efficiently. 

• Knows and understands that you must comply with company, state, and governmental health and safety regulations. 

• Perform all work assigned in a neat and orderly manner, strictly adhering to Company and governmental safety rules and regulations. 

• Perform general clean-up in all operational areas of the plant. 

• Perform repetitive lifting of 50-100 or more pounds when necessary. 

• Operate front-end loader and dump truck for clean-up work. 

• Performs all other duties as assigned.  

Safe Quality Food (SQF) 

• Ensure a SQF workplace and in regulatory compliance with Federal FDA – Food Modernization Safety Act (CFR Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, , Part 507) 

• Support Environmental Health and Safety, as well as SQF initiatives and awareness programs.