General Laborer, 1st shift

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Position Description

Join the team at Merrill Steel and help bring structural steel projects to life. General Laborers support departments throughout our facility with a variety of hands-on tasks, including material handling, paint preparation, expediting parts, grinding, and other shop duties. The work is varied, and you’ll play an important role in helping our teams succeed.

This position occasionally involves lifting materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

First shifters have three options to work Monday - Thursday

Fridays have two options

• Work the first half of the day mandatory, second half of the day voluntary
• Work full Fridays on and have a full Friday off every other week

A workplace that keeps improving

At Merrill Steel, we believe our employees are our most valuable asset. We’re committed to making this a place where people feel supported and enjoy coming to work. Our next generation of ownership is actively involved, and our Plant Manager, Supervisors, and Leads meet weekly with Human Resources to discuss ways to strengthen our shop culture. An Employee Relations Manager is also based in the shop and available to support employees.

What Merrill Steel offers

• Year-round stability:
  We’re not seasonal, and we don’t have layoffs
• Affordable healthcare:
  Access to quality healthcare at an affordable cost, plus an onsite clinic for you and your family
• Wellness program:
  Earn enough through participation to cover your annual deductible.
• Health Savings Account:
  Your HSA funds are yours and don’t expire at year-end
• Health, dental, and vision insurance:
  Available the first of the month after 30 days of employment
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance:
  Effective the first of the month after 90 days
• Paid time off:
  Earn PTO for every hour worked
• Milestone anniversary gifts
• Growth opportunities:
  Advancement is encouraged and can happen quickly.
• Annual safety boot and prescription glasses allowance
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Team celebrations:
  Enjoy events throughout the year, including Family Fun Day, a Christmas party, popcorn Wednesdays, donut Fridays, appreciation meals, and more.

• 1. Rigs loads correctly for lifting
• 2. Operates overhead crane smoothly and efficiently (lifting, moving, setting down)
• 3. Operates tow motor correctly
• 4. Uses proper selection of chains, straps to match the load to be lifted
• 5. Maintains acceptable production level for skill level
• 6. Obtains weight information on load before lifting it

• 1. Follows all safety requirements in the use of overhead cranes
• 2. Uses required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at all times
• 3. Lifts, moves, and sets loads without damaging the loads or other items

• 1. Receives instruction and direction well
• 2. Maintains a consistent, positive work ethic and attitude
• 3. Friendly and cooperative with fellow employees and supervision

• Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)
• Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs F (Frequently)
• Sit N (Not Applicable) 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)
• Handling / Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)
• Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
• Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently)
• Climb O (Occasionally)
• Crawl O (Occasionally)
• Squat or Kneel F (Frequently)
• Bend F (Frequently)

• 12 lbs or less N (Not Applicable)
• 13-25 lbs N (Not Applicable)
• 26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable)
• 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation…