General Labor

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Austin, IN, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

General Labor – Manufacturing

Location: Austin, IN

Industry: Food Manufacturing / Canning

Employment Type: Full-Time, Multiple Shifts, Multiple Openings

Pay: Starting at $20.00/hour

1-Year Rate: $25.63 – $26.23/hour, depending on job classification, with annual increases.

Morgan Foods, Inc. has several plant floor General Labor – Manufacturing roles available. These are full-time, on-site positions with multiple shifts and multiple openings available.

General Labor employees play a critical role in producing high-quality, shelf-stable food products through production support, material handling, basic equipment operation, cleaning, housekeeping, and sanitation duties. These roles support production goals through teamwork, reliability, safe work practices, and strict adherence to food safety and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Is a Safety Champion for the organization by following safety rules and helping ensure employees and the work environment are safe.
• Operate basic manufacturing equipment under supervision and in accordance with training.
• Supply materials to production lines to support safe and efficient production.
• Remove finished goods, supplies, packaging materials, or other materials from production areas as assigned.
• Perform routine cleaning, housekeeping, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Follow all safety rules, GMPs, food safety requirements, sanitation procedures, quality standards, company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, quality concerns, injuries, near misses, or unsafe conditions promptly to supervision.
• Participate in team meetings, safety meetings, required training, and other company communication activities.
• Assist with line start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, production support, material movement, and cleaning activities as assigned.
• Perform repetitive production tasks while maintaining focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, lead employees, trainers, and team members to support safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas in accordance with company expectations.
• Work cooperatively with Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Sanitation, Warehouse, and other departments as needed.
• Follow instructions from supervisors, lead employees, trainers, and authorized company representatives.
• Support production goals through teamwork, reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production, sanitation, quality, safety, and plant operations.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform physical labor in a manufacturing environment. Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, twist, reach, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, grasp, and perform repetitive tasks. Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 40 lbs. as required by the position.

Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment that is not climate controlled and may have variable temperatures. Work areas may include production, sanitation, warehouse, and material handling areas that may be wet, humid, noisy, warm, cold, or require personal protective equipment.

Communication Requirements:

Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, safety rules, GMPs, sanitation requirements, quality standards, and company procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, lead employees, and support departments to help maintain safe and efficient operations.

Uses a positive, respectful, person-centered interpersonal style in the execution of duties. Demonstrates reliability, accountability, punctuality, and consistent attendance. Maintains composure and sound judgment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs. Demonstrates a commitment to safety, food quality, food safety, sanitation,…