General Laborer

Position Summary

The General Laborer performs laboring tasks required at varying work areas, i.e. molding operations, pour operations, saw/grind operations, and operations using considerable physical effort in moving and lifting materials. Starting pay rate: $20 per hour.

• Cleans-up, handles material and other fill-in assignments.
• Assists in varying equipment operations or activities as well as handles any replenishments of materials as needed.
• Moves products and/or materials for production use by lifting, pulling and/or pushing carts.
• Assists others in housekeeping of work areas.
• Shovels and sweeps to keep work areas clean.
• Assess assembly diagrams to lay out work for products.
• Drives Company Truck to deliver and pick up various parts and supplies.
• Assembles and sets steel forms in parts to be cast with concrete; grinds concrete.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• 1+ years of previous general labor experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook and Internet applications.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem‑solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), and planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, and reasoning).
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast‑paced and deadline‑oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self‑motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Must have current driver’s license.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Matthews International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.