General Laborer
Description
Position Overview
The General Labor position is responsible for supporting daily production and operational
needs in a manufacturing environment. Team members in this role perform a variety of
physical tasks to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety across the production floor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform general production tasks, including loading, unloading, and moving
materials within the facility.
• Assist with assembly, packaging, labeling, and palletizing finished products.
• Operate basic production equipment and follow standard operating procedures
(SOPs).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with Good Manufacturing
Practices (GMPs) and safety standards.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, including sweeping, discarding trash, and
maintaining order in the workspace and surrounding area.
• Handle end-of-line packing, including placing finished goods into shipping
containers, arranging products on pallets for safe travel, and wrapping pallets
securely.
• Perform re-work assignments as directed to ensure product quality standards are
met.
• Conduct other material handling tasks as required.
• Safely lift, carry, push, and pull products and materials weighing up to 50 pounds
numerous times during a shift.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the entire shift.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and team leads to meet daily production
goals.
• Assist with quality checks to ensure products meet company standards.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or production issues promptly.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience helpful but not required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Basic math skills to support counting, measuring, and recording tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may be hot or cold depending
on seasonal conditions.
• Must be able to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds numerous
times during a shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift (8–12 hours).
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, and pulling.
• Required use of PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and other gear as directed.
Core Competencies
• Dependability and strong work ethic.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of tasks as needed.