Laborer - Pomfret

Job description

A Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of work in the general maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, and equipment. Assists with set-ups, retrieving products and materials, supplying labor or tools, shipping or packing finished goods and the maintenance of related records are generated by utilizing standard machinery, materials, tools, equipment, procedures and ISO/AS work instructions, assuring adherence to quality and continuous improvement standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that safety policies, housekeeping rules and guidelines, quality standards, and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds at various sites which may include but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, glazier, masonry, and painting tasks;
• Performs minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of doors, lighting, closets; repairs door hinges.
• Changes filters on machinery, heating, ventilating and air conditioning units; reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party for action
• Measure and examine completed work to verify conformance to specifications.
• Maintains tools, gauges and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with provincial standards and legislation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Competencies:

• Time management
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Strong commitment to Team environment
• Enforcing laws, rules and regulations

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 20-50 lbs frequently
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs occasionally
• Continuous standing
• Use of hands and feet to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, controls, press buttons, levers and pedals
• Bending, twisting and reaching
• Repetitive movement
• Frequent walking
• Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear protection, safety shoes, gloves and any other protective equipment deemed necessary.
• Work indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions
• Exposure to hazardous equipment
• Work with others in a group or team
• Call-ins will be required.
• Overtime will be required.
• Travel may be required.

Loos & Co. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Loos & Co. is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pomfret Center, CT 06259: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Basic Maintenance Knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Loos and Co is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Loos and Co is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.