General Labor

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3535 Halifax Road, Petersburg, Virginia

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Assists production workers by performing miscellaneous duties that require less skill. Duties include supplying or holding hanging parts, providing materials/tools, cleaning work area and equipment, and moving freight or materials.

• Clean and finish product using hand tools and/or power tools according to specification.
• Hand wire small to medium‑size parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing.
• Pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking.
• Move lightweight pieces of steel by hand from different locations in the plant and yard.
• Perform paddling functions to enhance the quality level of the various galvanized products using air guns to blow off zinc needles.
• Use air or electric‑powered tools to help prepare steel for pickling or galvanizing.
• Inspect and identify unsafe production tools, fixtures, chains, and hooks to ensure proper repair or discard unsafe items.
• Assist in general plant clean‑up and housekeeping.
• Work safely, protecting self and others from accident and injury.
• Provide back up on forklift or cranes.
• Assist in other areas of the plant as needed.

• The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions; the ability to learn and apply training.
• The ability to be flexible within the plant (changing departments as needed).
• The ability to use hand tools and/or power tools.
• The ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to push, pull, stand, bend, walk, and climb as job requires.
• The ability to work in an outside environment.
• The ability to communicate problems/needs to lead or supervisor.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months of previous experience in a galvanizing position.
• Six months of previous experience with hand tools and gauges including impact wrenches, air grinders, drills, taps, oxygen‑acetylene torches, and mill gauges.
• Six months of previous experience operating a bridge crane.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability including maternity leave.
• Work‑life support.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Voluntary programs (tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services, and more).

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