Laborer

POSITION TITLE

Laborer  

BUSINESS GROUP/ DIVISION/COMPANY

Imerys Great Lakes

FLSA STATUS (US ONLY)

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO 

(position)

Production Supervisor

LOCATION

Wurtland, KY

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

In 2-3 sentences, summarise the job purpose stating overall role and objectives, and its overall contribution to the Company

 The Laborer position is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at the plant.  The duties vary day to day depending on the needs of operations. 

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

List the essential functions, major activities and the main areas of ongoing responsibility concerning the position. Give the precise long- term results or the contributions expected of the position.  Use action verbs (ex: contribute, assure, supervise…) to indicate the degree of responsibility of the position with regards to the expected results. Identify the necessary components of success and the specific difficulties for the position.

The duties and responsibilities of a laborer are all geared toward maintaining a clean, safe and efficient plant while also supporting the overall operations.

On any given day, the duties and responsibilities could include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs various physical duties as assigned

• Maintain all safety standards

• Cleaning up spills and broken bags

• Sweeping

• Shoveling

• Brooming

• Using vacuums

• Bar code scanning

• Packaging

The above sets forth the major work performed.  It is understood that other related work, not specifically listed, may from time to time be assigned by the Supervisor.

OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS

What other functions are performed in this position that might not be considered essential?

• Ability to read, write and speak English

• Attention to detail and staying alert at all times to ensure safety

• Able to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers

• Shift Work

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience requirements

(Educational requirements should be the minimum level acceptable for the position. Experience should describe both type and amount of necessary qualifying experience.  Also note any professional licenses required)

Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics (Identify skills/attributes required for this position which may include leadership, problem solving, interpersonal, communications, planning, team participation skills, and/or language requirements.)

• Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks

• Ability to lift, carry, and/or pull objects up to 100lbs

• Commitment to safety rules

Physical/Environmental Aspects – US ONLY

List specific physical demands and activities of the position with a description of the activity including the frequency and duration required.  Also note the work environment.

• Frequent walking, standing, and sitting with exposure to all seasonal climatic conditions, and typical manufacturing environment conditions

• Occasionally lifting, carrying, and/or pulling objects up to 100 lbs

• Plant environment

• Environment may be dusty or wet depending on process conditions