General Laborer

Position Summary

The General Laborer supports operations within a steel warehouse and fabrication department by assisting with material handling, basic processing, and production support activities. This role plays a critical part in maintaining workflow efficiency, ensuring material accuracy, and upholding safety standards in a heavy industrial environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move steel materials using overhead cranes, forklifts (if trained), or by hand
• Painting
• Assist in fabrication processes such as cutting, sawing, grinding, and drilling steel products
• Band, stack, and stage materials for storage or shipment
• Identify and verify materials by size, grade, and job requirements
• Assist machine operators (e.g., saws, burn tables, press brakes) as needed
• Perform basic measurements using tape measures and gauges
• Clean and maintain work areas, including removal of scrap and debris
• Ensure proper labeling and tagging of materials
• Follow production schedules and supervisor instructions
• Conduct visual quality checks for defects or damage
• Adhere strictly to all safety policies, including PPE and lockout/tagout procedures
• Report safety hazards, damaged materials, or equipment issues promptly
• Any and all other duties, as requested by the department supervisor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous experience in a steel warehouse, fabrication shop, or manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately (required)
• Basic understanding of material types, sizes, and inventory practices is a plus
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn equipment operation
• Forklift and/or overhead crane experience preferred (or willingness to be trained)