Position Overview:
The Manufacturing Laborer plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations across multiple production areas, including bagging, crushing, and drying. This position is responsible for operating equipment safely, maintaining production flow, and ensuring product quality through accurate documentation and sample collection. Employees must adhere to strict safety protocols, perform routine inspections, and assist with material handling to keep operations efficient and compliant. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
Bag Production
Operate bagging equipment safely and efficiently.
Transfer bags from conveyor to pallet, preventing product backup.
Complete production sheets accurately.
Stencil customer-specific information onto bags or sacks.
Clean bins before and after use.
Operate front-end loader to fill hopper.
Collect and label required customer samples.
Crushing Production
Safely operate yard truck for material hauling.
Operate crushing equipment in compliance with safety standards.
Remove scrap metal and debris from scrap bins.
Perform pre- and post-shift inspections and lubrication as needed.
Complete crusher documentation, including inspection and production sheets.
Dryer Production
Maintain hopper bin levels for continuous drying.
Remove finished product to prevent contamination between bins.
Clear dumped product from pads to avoid overflow and road blockage.
Conduct shift inspections and greasing as required.
Complete dryer documentation accurately.
Manage dust removal and ensure bags are sealed and removed promptly.
Collect and label shift samples.
Screening Production
Operate screening equipment safely and efficiently.
Perform routine inspections, greasing, and equipment checks to identify issues early.
Efficiently to maintain consistent material flow.
Complete production documentation accurately.
Clean bins before and after use.
Operate front-end loader to fill hopper.
Collect and label required customer samples.
Mobile Equipment Operator
Operate mobile equipment such as forklift, front-end loader, and skid steer.
Follow all plant safety rules, operate equipment with caution, and maintain constant awareness of pedestrians in work areas.
Inspect equipment at the start and end of each shift and document findings.
Feed production equipment (e.g., screens, crushers, bagging areas) with the correct material.
Maintain safe travel paths by clearing spilled material, keeping pads and staging zones free of obstructions.
Desired Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to follow safety protocols and work in a fast-paced environment.
Basic mechanical aptitude for operating equipment.
Attention to detail for accurate documentation and labeling.
Physical Demands:
Prolonged periods standing and walking and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.
Able to stoop, kneel, push, pull, twist and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
Walk on uneven surfaces/unpaved ground.
Capable of working at heights up to 15 feet on top of railcars.
20/20 vision with corrective lenses if necessary.
Work Environment
This position involves working in a production manufacturing setting, including outdoor open-air buildings.
Conditions are dusty and dirty, requiring adherence to safety and cleanliness standards.
COM 115
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
