The successful candidate will be responsible for installing precut Styrofoam insulation in metal buildings, ensuring that all installations meet our high standards of quality and safety. This ...
The successful candidate will be responsible for installing precut Styrofoam insulation in metal buildings, ensuring that all installations meet our high standards of quality and safety. This ...
General Laborer - Wood and Insulation- 1st shift- 5:30am-3:30pm M-Th
Topeka, KS · On-site
$13 - $16.25/hr
The successful candidate will be responsible for installing precut Styrofoam insulation in metal buildings, ensuring that all installations meet our high standards of quality and safety. This ...
General Laborer - Wood and Insulation- 1st shift- 5:30am-3:30pm M-Th
Topeka, KS · On-site
$13 - $16.25/hr
The successful candidate will be responsible for installing precut Styrofoam insulation in metal buildings, ensuring that all installations meet our high standards of quality and safety. This ...
General Labor
Saratoga Springs, NY · On-site
OSHA approved pants and footwear, shirt with no designs or logos, client vest to be provided Wiping windows, cleaning up Styrofoam - getting the rooms ready to rent
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General Labor
Saratoga Springs, NY · On-site
OSHA approved pants and footwear, shirt with no designs or logos, client vest to be provided Wiping windows, cleaning up Styrofoam - getting the rooms ready to rent
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Recycling Associate
Gibbstown, NJ · On-site
$15 - $17.75/hr
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Recycling Associate
Gibbstown, NJ · On-site
$15 - $17.75/hr
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Recycling Associate
$15 - $17.75/hr
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Recycling Associate
$15 - $17.75/hr
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Recycling Associate
Suffern, NY · On-site
$18/hr
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Recycling Associate
Suffern, NY · On-site
$18/hr
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Recycling Associate
Suffern, NY · On-site
$18/hr
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Recycling Associate
Suffern, NY · On-site
$18/hr
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Recycling Associate
Gibbstown, NJ · On-site
$15 - $17.75/hr
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Recycling Associate
Gibbstown, NJ · On-site
$15 - $17.75/hr
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Recycling Associate
Gibbstown, NJ · On-site
$15 - $17.75/hr
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handling equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Recycling Associate
Gibbstown, NJ · On-site
$15 - $17.75/hr
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handling equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Recycling Associate
Suffern, NY · On-site
$18/hr
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Recycling Associate
Suffern, NY · On-site
$18/hr
Operate a cardboard bailer, styrofoam extruder and plastic compactor. * Able to become certified on material handing equipment, including order picker and electric pallet jack. * Able to work ...
Form Maker
Columbus, OH · On-site
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Job Summary Skilled manual tasks involving considerable physical effort creating casting forms using wood, rubber, steel, plastic and Styrofoam Utilizes blueprints and sketches along with a variety ...
Form Maker
Columbus, OH · On-site
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Job Summary Skilled manual tasks involving considerable physical effort creating casting forms using wood, rubber, steel, plastic and Styrofoam Utilizes blueprints and sketches along with a variety ...
Form Maker
$21.25 - $28.16/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Job Summary Skilled manual tasks involving considerable physical effort creating casting forms using wood, rubber, steel, plastic and Styrofoam Utilizes blueprints and sketches along with a variety ...
Form Maker
$21.25 - $28.16/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Job Summary Skilled manual tasks involving considerable physical effort creating casting forms using wood, rubber, steel, plastic and Styrofoam Utilizes blueprints and sketches along with a variety ...
Warehouse Worker
$20.45/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Operate the baler and Styrofoam densifier with precision and care. * Adhere to workplace safety compliance standards. * Handle materials responsibly to ensure smooth operations. Essential Skills
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Warehouse Worker
$20.45/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Operate the baler and Styrofoam densifier with precision and care. * Adhere to workplace safety compliance standards. * Handle materials responsibly to ensure smooth operations. Essential Skills
Meat Cutter
$14 - $18.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loads styrofoam trays onto a large plastic tray and transfers to a large, wheeled rack for wrappers. Follows safety and security procedures. * Assists with wrapping tasks, may include re-wrapping ...
Meat Cutter
$14 - $18.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loads styrofoam trays onto a large plastic tray and transfers to a large, wheeled rack for wrappers. Follows safety and security procedures. * Assists with wrapping tasks, may include re-wrapping ...
Meat Cutter
Frederick, MD · On-site
$15.25 - $20.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loads styrofoam trays onto a large plastic tray and transfers to a large, wheeled rack for wrappers. Follows safety and security procedures. * Assists with wrapping tasks, may include re-wrapping ...
Meat Cutter
Frederick, MD · On-site
$15.25 - $20.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loads styrofoam trays onto a large plastic tray and transfers to a large, wheeled rack for wrappers. Follows safety and security procedures. * Assists with wrapping tasks, may include re-wrapping ...
Meat Cutter
Prosper, TX · On-site
$14 - $18.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loads styrofoam trays onto a large plastic tray and transfers to a large, wheeled rack for wrappers. Follows safety and security procedures. * Assists with wrapping tasks, may include re-wrapping ...
Meat Cutter
Prosper, TX · On-site
$14 - $18.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loads styrofoam trays onto a large plastic tray and transfers to a large, wheeled rack for wrappers. Follows safety and security procedures. * Assists with wrapping tasks, may include re-wrapping ...
Meat Cutter
Brookfield, CT · On-site
$15.50 - $20.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loads styrofoam trays onto a large plastic tray and transfers to a large, wheeled rack for wrappers. Follows safety and security procedures. * Assists with wrapping tasks, may include re-wrapping ...
Meat Cutter
Brookfield, CT · On-site
$15.50 - $20.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loads styrofoam trays onto a large plastic tray and transfers to a large, wheeled rack for wrappers. Follows safety and security procedures. * Assists with wrapping tasks, may include re-wrapping ...
Meat Cutter
Elkridge, MD · On-site
$15 - $20/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loads styrofoam trays onto a large plastic tray and transfers to a large, wheeled rack for wrappers. Follows safety and security procedures. * Assists with wrapping tasks, may include re-wrapping ...
Meat Cutter
Elkridge, MD · On-site
$15 - $20/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loads styrofoam trays onto a large plastic tray and transfers to a large, wheeled rack for wrappers. Follows safety and security procedures. * Assists with wrapping tasks, may include re-wrapping ...
Meat Cutter
Lynnwood, WA · On-site
$16.75 - $22.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loads styrofoam trays onto a large plastic tray and transfers to a large, wheeled rack for wrappers. Follows safety and security procedures. * Assists with wrapping tasks, may include re-wrapping ...
Meat Cutter
Lynnwood, WA · On-site
$16.75 - $22.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Loads styrofoam trays onto a large plastic tray and transfers to a large, wheeled rack for wrappers. Follows safety and security procedures. * Assists with wrapping tasks, may include re-wrapping ...
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Full-time
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Job description
PTMW, Inc is seeking a reliable and efficient laborer to join our manufacturing team in the Wood & Insulation department. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing precut Styrofoam insulation in metal buildings, ensuring that all installations meet our high standards of quality and safety. This position does not require previous experience as we will train the right candidate.
Essential Job Duties:
• Apply precut Styrofoam insulation materials to walls, ceilings, and floors of metal enclosures.
• Consistently achieve or exceed daily performance targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate power tools safely and efficiently.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work area.
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Assist in other areas of production as needed or as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Self motivated conscientious worker
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test and physical capacity test, including, but not limited to, the ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
• General understanding of construction methods and materials.
• Able to use power tools
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy materials.
About PTMW
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Industry
Railroad rolling stock manufacturing
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Topeka, KS, US
Year founded
1983