General Laborer

Job Description

Job Summary: The responsibility of the crater is to ensure that product is packaged/crated in accordance with Allen Industries Inc, best practices and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Fabricates wooden crates or boxes using woodworking hand tools and powered tools to package or crates various products, signs and materials for domestic and international shipment using company approved packaging and crating procedures

Assembles materials using nailing or stapling machine, screws, bolts, glue and hand tools.

Places product in container manually or using hoist

Operate some or all of the following tools in a safe manner according to OSHA and company guidelines:

Electric/pneumatic drill

Jig saw

Impact gun

Chop saw

Cordless drill

Table saw

Iron worker

Sander

Variety of hand tools

Follow the rules and regulations related to the safety of all employees working for the Company

Adherence to all mandated safety procedures including: driving policy, production area safety requirements and fire safety

Safety requires all employees to review materials provided by the Company related to any updates on safety procedures

Informs management of any safety related issues

Ensures safety of self and others through proper use and care of equipment/work area

Handles and operates all equipment in a careful and safe manner

Maintains tools and equipment in good working order and stores them properly

Keeps all work areas neat and clear of potential hazards

Perform the following duties in preparation for product release

Faces: Clean all faces and check for proper color and registry marks. Touch up as needed

Install faces on signage while illuminated (test lit), including the use of drill and rive-nut gun

Faces being installed on ABS signs need to be piloted

Lamps: On all signs, install proper lamps and conduct test lit process. Address any issues with electrical and QC departments

Install base wood on all single face signs for the crating department

Apply UL and Allen Industries stickers to all signs using proper amperage levels

Clean and check all signs for proper construction

Manually move and manipulate signs weighing up to 50 lbs. For heavier signs, a forklift is available.

Special projects as assigned by management

Competencies:

Ability to read a tape measure

Written and verbal communication proficiency

Mechanical capabilities

Basic mathematical skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, and percentages

Ability to read and interpret shop drawings

Knowledge of packing/crating procedures

Knowledge of carpentry skills

Ability to read a tape measure

Problem solving

Thoroughness/detailed

Time management

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Apply personal safety measures including utilizing the correct PPE

Good judgement and analytical ability

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. The use of hearing protection and safety eyewear is required. The use of additional specific safety equipment may be required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to perform the following activities:

Standing.

Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers.

Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Reaching: Extending hands and arms in all direction

Forward bending, squatting, overhead reaching, kneeling/crawling, and climbing

Lifting: Up to 70 lbs and team lifting up to 100 lbs

Carry and use 5 lb to 10 lb power tools or paint containers very frequently

Pushing and pulling

Moderate level of hand to eye coordination and dexterity including picking, pinching, holding, grasping and repetitive flexion/rotation

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position with overtime as required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel: No travel required.

Educational Requirements:

Highschool diploma or GED.

Preferred Educational Requirements:

Technical school training or certification

Industry experience

Knowledge Requirements:

Forklift certificate

Operate electric and pneumatic tools

General construction methods

Hand tools-vrous

Overhead crane certification

OSHA general industry standards

General Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Allen Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital, disability or veteran status.

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

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