Manufacturing General Laborer

Location: Grand Prairie, TX
Schedule: M-F, 8:00AM-4:30PM

We are seeking a Manufacturing General Laborer to join our Texas operations. This is an entry-level, hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, learning new skills, and contributing to a team-oriented manufacturing and warehouse environment.

The Manufacturing General Laborer plays a critical role in cutting and crimping operations to assemble our hose product line, painting pipes, elbows, and other weldments, along with supporting the warehouse activities. You’ll be cross-trained across multiple tasks and supported by a team that values dependability, teamwork, and pride in workmanship. A strong work drive, self-motivation, problem solving, and teamwork are critical for this position. 

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Operate all equipment in a safe manner and use safe work habits. Maintain a safe and clean working environment including complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Follow specifications or procedures for set-up and machine operation using blueprints, instructions, and machine knowledge.
• Wear all protective gear to maintain a safe work environment – no compromise.
• Assure the paint booth is clean with proper organization. All personal respirators are maintained.
• Paint per the procedure of primer, gloss, and metallic to meet the specifications.
• Cut appropriate hose material safely to length using a knife or powered bandsaw.
• Load proper hose and end materials into machinery utilizing cranes when necessary.  
• Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure machinery is working properly. Notify a supervisor promptly in the event a machine is not properly working.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products to evaluate quality and tolerance. 
• Pick orders from stock or staging areas by hand, hand cart, pallet jack, or sitting fork truck.
• Prepare product for shipment to customers including affixing the appropriate labeling.
• Pack product in the appropriate box, crate, and/or shrink-wrap as required for the type of material being shipped.
• Verify the quantity and quality of materials picked and packaged for accuracy.
• Use handheld scanner to transact all material moves. 
• Inspect materials and ensure bills of lading are correct.
• Affix complete address labels and any other special labels required for the handling of material as specified by the carriers.
• Take pride in proper packaging and handling of company’s parts. Challenge others when the task is not being performed to a high level.
• Load trucks with outgoing products and unload trucks with incoming materials placing it in the appropriate locations.
• May perform local deliveries with company owned truck.
• Maintain complete and accurate paperwork.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor.
• Willingness to cross train and perform the work of other job tasks when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2+ years of experience in assembly, general labor, machine operation, and/or shipping and receiving experience.
• Prior experience operating forklifts, jib cranes, and overhead cranes.
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to perform precise measurements using a tape measure.
• Basic computer skills required to accurately gather and input data from computer systems and record job transactions.
• Capability to lift 30 lbs with regularity and up to 100 lbs occasionally.  

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Orientation
• Quality Orientation
• Teamwork & Collaboration 
• Adaptability/Versatility
• Accuracy/Attention to Detail
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Attendance/Reliability
• Problem Solving

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and reach above the shoulders. 
• Regularly required to sit and move from place to place.  
• Will frequently talk and listen, used hands to finger, handle, or touch.  
• Ability to see both closely and at a distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

• Exposure to loud noises, sparks, fumes, chemicals, and heavy equipment.
• Machinery and equipment including fork trucks, cranes, etc. 
• Some computer work. 

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WHY CON FORMS?

Employee Programs

· Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety Glasses 

· Costco Membership

· Employee Apparel

· Employee Events (“Hot Dog Days”, Summer Picnic, Appreciation Luncheons)

Work Life Balance

· Paid Time Off

· Expanded Personal/Sick Time

· 8 Paid Holidays

Career Growth

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Youth & State Apprentice Programs 

Benefits (Effective 1st Day of Month Following Hire Date)

· Health, Dental & Vision Options

· HSA, FSA & DCSA Options

· Company Paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance 

· In-house Care Coach 

· Employee Assistance Program

· Telehealth Program (Includes Mental Health & Dermatology)

· Pet Insurance

· Identity Theft Insurance

· Lifestyle Spending Account 

· 401K & Generous Company Match Program