General Laborer - Maintenance/Mechanic Department

Description The General Laborer supports the maintenance and mechanic team by performing a variety of labor-intensive tasks related to equipment maintenance, shop organization, facility upkeep, and preventive maintenance activities. This position assists mechanics in maintaining equipment, tools, and work areas while ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist mechanics with routine maintenance and repair activities on equipment, vehicles, and machinery. Clean, wash, and prepare equipment for service and repair. Perform basic maintenance tasks such as lubrication, fluid checks, filter changes, and tire inspections. Retrieve, transport, and organize tools, parts, and materials as needed.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the maintenance shop, work areas, and storage locations. Dispose of waste materials, used fluids, and scrap parts according to company and environmental standards. Assist with loading, unloading, and moving equipment and supplies. Conduct routine inspections and report maintenance concerns or safety hazards.

Support preventive maintenance programs by completing assigned tasks. Follow all safety procedures, policies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping duties. Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred. Previous maintenance, mechanical, agricultural, dairy, manufacturing, or construction experience preferred but not required. Ability to safely use hand tools and basic power tools. Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn. Strong work ethic and dependability. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Physical Requirements Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally more with assistance. Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching. Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to work around machinery, equipment, noise, dust, grease, and other industrial conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Understanding of workplace safety practices. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good communication and organizational skills. Attention to detail and commitment to quality work. Ability to maintain attendance and work a flexible schedule when needed. Working Conditions Industrial maintenance shop and production environment.

Exposure to moving machinery, mechanical parts, chemicals, lubricants, and varying temperatures. Required use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.