Laborer, Manufacturing ​/ Production, General Labor

Qualifications and Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Cleans plant as directed to keep it in safe operating condition.

• Every employee is expected to promote a safe work environment and safe job performance by actively participating in all plant safety programs as directed by the Management.
• Perform general manual labor throughout the Plant and Quarry as directed.
• Including but not limited to shoveling, sweeping, vacuuming, jack hammering, etc.
• Report any environmental issues.
• Report any safety issues/concerns.
• Assist in any other activities as required.
• Fill in when trained as needed for other classifications containing vacancies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Limited expectation of independent decision-making beyond day-to-day operational tasks. Work under the supervision of a Production Supervisor.

No supervisory responsibilities.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Tools and Equipment: Includes but not limited to: brooms, pick, shovel, bars, sledge hammer, jack hammer, wheelbarrows, drills, hand tools, steam cleaner, supersucker hose, ball screener, chipping gun, water pumps, etc.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and talk or hear, occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  
  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions, extreme heat, wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

This job description may not cover all duties and requirements and may include additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

• Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas.
• Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including She Builds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support for women at VCNA.
• Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN).
• Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
• Fertility drug coverage.
• Paid Maternity Leave Top Up.
• Hybrid work model for certain positions.

Salary Range:
Beginning hourly wage $28.43

We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It is part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!