GENERAL LABORER

Fort Pierce FL

Description

Helena offers stable employment, an excellent benefits package and room to grow! Apply online today at www.helenaagri.com/careers. SUMMARY: Performs necessary general labor functions at the fertilizer plant and on the facility grounds. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: • Assist in setting up equipment for fertilizer production • Assist in the production and loading of fertilizer. • Unloading and loading of trucks, hoppers and bags with use of forklift and/or manual lifting. • Assist in the blending process of dry and liquid fertilizers. • Assist with inventory counting. • Must have ability to communicate with office administration and transportation staff. • Must be able to comply with Quality Control procedures and documentation. • Ability to learn all raw materials used in production of fertilizer blends. • Provide general assistance in repairs or maintenance of equipment. • Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, shoveling and washing surfaces on equipment and the facility. • Ability to identify waste and dispose of it properly. • Adherence to all plant safety rules and regulations in assigned area. • Maintain a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits • Other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager. • Reliable and regular attendance is expected. • Comply with all safety and training protocol. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: • Ability to read and write. • Ability to drive a forklift. • Ability to stand for long periods of time in extreme hot or cold temperatures. • Must be available to work overtime and weekends as scheduled PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by t s job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus . WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.