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Form of workJob Status: Hourly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Schedule: As Assigned
Reports To: As Assigned
Travel Required: 0%
Positions Supervised: None
ABOUT HOOVER
Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. (HTWP) is the largest producer of fire retardant treated wood in the world. In business since 1955, HTWP has 10 plants located from coast to coast. HTWP is a fast growing company expanding from 5 plants to 10 plants in the last five years. HTWP offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive wages, 401(k) retirement plan with company match and profit sharing, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays and vacation.
POSITION SUMMARY
The General Laborer assists in the performance of a variety of plant activities from clean-up, stick laying, packaging, maintenance support, etc.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
- Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliant activities.
- Performs a variety of routine physical labor tasks as assigned. Areas could include Maintenance, Stacking, Kilns, Shipping, Receiving, treating, yard maintenance.
- Understand the job assigned and ask questions if uncertain.
- Performs cleanup at the end of the day or when the job is completed, including picking up tools, spills and debris, cleaning work areas and performing touch-up work as needed.
- Perform Fire Watch duties as needed to support the maintenance team.
- May operate a vehicle, forklift or tractor.
- Attend all training sessions and safety meetings.
- Other duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
- Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance is encouraged.
- Ability to take direction and learn in a hands-on environment.
- Ability to safely operate mobile equipment.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
- Ability to demonstrate behaviors conforming to Hoover’s set of values and accepted standards.
- Ability to be self motivated to perform a task using his or her own drive or initiative.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills
Basic computer skills with an ability to learn.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Can be hot, cold, humid, and/or rainy. May require climbing of heights up to 100 feet.
REQUIREMENTS
Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. requires background check and drug testing
