Union Laborer Jobs in Calhoun, GA (NOW HIRING)

We are currently hiring for a General Laborer at our Lighthouse Adhesives facility to fill, stack and label buckets of adhesives by following specific instructions and procedures outlined by the company processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pass a fitness for duty test, drug screen and submit to a TB test on a post offer employment physical.
• Maintain assigned equipment by performing required pre-operational, in process and post operational inspections. Immediately report any possibilities of contamination, needed mechanical repair or safety issues to the Production Manager.
• Fill buckets with adhesives.
• Stack full buckets of adhesives on pallets.
• Using a label machine to label buckets.
• Observe safety rules and practices.
• Ascend and descend stairs, vertical ladders and work platforms.
• Manually open and close a variety of types and sizes of valves located from near floor level to above the head.
• Read warning signs, hazard labels, operating procedures.
• Rotate other general labor positions within the plant including filling, stacking and labeling
• Perform basic mathematical functions and understand units of measure in English.
• Job is performed onsite. No remote work offered for this position.
• Follow safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 50 pounds throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Push, pull or roll 55 gallons containers frequently throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Work in an uncontrolled environment where temperatures fluctuate based on the outside temperatures.
• Wear respirator, self-contained breathing apparatus, and any other safety equipment required by the specific task being performed.
• Ability to operate all equipment to fill buckets.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma (or GED), preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing on a concrete floor during the 8-hour shift.
• Ability to work in an uncontrolled environmental setting where temperatures can be extremely cold, hot or humid depending on the outside temperature.
• Work in an environment where there are unexpected, sudden loud noises, beeping backup alarms, flashing lights and sudden movements.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds at times by lifting, pulling or pushing.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds by reaching above the shoulders.
• Job is performed onsite. Remote work is not available.
• If a respirator is required for the job, must be able to pass a respirator certification and maintain a clean-shaven face at all times.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
• Overtime can be mandatory from time to time based on business need.
• Work environment is on site. Remote work not offered for this position.

Pay Range

• Starting pay is $19.00 per hour.

Benefits (effective after 30 days except as noted below)

• Medical (3 plans offered)
• Dental (2 plans offered)
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) (can begin contribution upon hire)
• 401(k) matching (upon hire)
• Paid time available

The completion of a TRCC application will be required to be considered for the position. Any incomplete applications will not be considered. Submitting a resume in lieu of an application is not acceptable; however, TRCC will request a resume if needed.

The company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails from search firms. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at TRCC via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of TRCC. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by TRCC as a result of the referral or through other means.