Amsted Rail – Hammond is seeking an ambitious laborer for our manufacturing facility to provide general labor and janitorial duties.
Job Definition
To perform a variety of duties not otherwise classified, requiring no particular skill or training and is classified as general labor such as: moving and handling materials, palletizing, shoveling, sorting materials, counting parts/materials, painting, sweeping, cleanup work, and other janitorial duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Operate industrial machinery.
· Operate various forklifts and cranes.
· Keep all common areas clean and orderly.
· Clean around machinery.
· Clean restrooms and lunchroom.
· Provide general housekeeping in parking lot and building entrances.
· Maintain inventory of necessary supplies.
· Work safely and maintain a clean work area.
· Perform additional duties as deemed necessary.
· Run shop sweeper as required.
Qualifications
· HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
· Entry-level position; no experience necessary.
· Ability to follow directions and work independently.
· Ability to stand for approximately 10 hours per day.
· Basic math and reading skills.
· Experience working in an industrial environment a plus.
· Must have full range of body motion. Certain operations may require repetitive bending, squatting and full arm extension. Manual lifting, not exceeding fifty (50) pounds may be required.
General Statement
· This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and their associated difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor/manager to assign, direct, and control the work of any employee.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Amsted Rail’s commitment to Affirmative Action:
Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.14 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person