General Laborer

San Antonio TX

Description

Position Overview: Performs a variety of physical labor tasks safely and efficiently mainly related, but not limited to, facility maintenance, housekeeping and equipment operations. Essential Job Functions: May be responsible to perform a combination of the following duties based upon job assignment: • Clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials • Performs housekeeping in the Plant. Maintain a clean and safe work environment throughout the Plant. • Required to operate and maintain various types of hand tools and mobile equipment in a safe and proficient manner, i.e., Skid loader, Forklift, Sweeper Truck. • Required to perform safety checks on equipment used throughout the shift and appropriate paperwork turned into the supervisor at the end of the shift. • Must be able to work off shifts, rotating shifts and weekends as required. • Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and must be able to provide verification. • Must have a valid driver license. • Must be able to read, write and communicate in the English language and be able to understand written and verbal instructions. • Ability to perform under minimal supervision. • Duties that occur at irregular intervals but that are of a recurring and essential nature. • Degree of accountability for human and equipment safety Physical Requirements: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Climbing, Crawling, Balancing, Bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), Kneeling, Reaching, Grasping (use of both hands), Squatting, Repetitive Motions, Manipulative finger movements with both hands, Use of Wrists (Flexing or Rotating with both wrists), Use of both feet, Use of Arm Above Shoulder (needs both arms), Use of Arm Below Shoulder (needs both arms). Extended periods of time in same position, Confine space, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, Heights, Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Capable of wearing respiratory protective equipment, i.e. disposable respirators; will require a pulmonary function test. Work in dust, fumes, gases and chemicals. Physical Activity: Climbing to include, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body ability is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Balancing is maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind or balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Stooping is bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Walking is moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances. Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, hardhat, and hearing protection Environmental Conditions: Moderate to Extreme Climate Conditions, Dust, Chemical and Gas Fumes, Confined Spaces. Work under pressure/stress. Working rapidly. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted. All candidates considered for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen and a background check.