General Laborer

At Techo-Bloc, we design and manufacture premium landscaping products known for their durability, performance, and innovative design. Our Waterloo facility is highly automated, fast-paced, and built on teamwork. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in producing quality products, and want to grow with a successful manufacturing company, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay

$19.83/hr

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Monday-Thursday: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Friday: 6:00 AM-2:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished product for height, shape, color, and consistency
• Perform quality checks and remove defective pieces as needed
• Rework/replace blocks to ensure every pallet is customer-ready
• Package finished product by adding:
  • packaging materials
  • top sheet
  • labels
  • final quality check before going to the yard
• Keep all products packaged neatly, safely, and securely
• Assist with production support tasks such as:
  • pallet repair
  • general maintenance support
  • yard support
  • other assigned tasks to keep production moving
• Maintain a clean work area and support plant clean-up
• Follow all safety practices including PPE and Lockout/Tagout procedures

Requirements

• Able to read basic instructions and communicate clearly
• Reliable and on time for scheduled shifts
• Comfortable working independently and with a team
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Strong attention to detail and good common sense
• Able to multitask and problem-solve on the floor
• Comfortable operating basic machinery/support equipment (training provided)

Qualifications

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year manufacturing experience

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Vacation + Sick Time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Life Insurance + Disability Coverage
• Employee Discount on Products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform Provided After 3 Months
• Boot Reimbursement Program
• Training & Career Development

About the Team & Culture

Our crew is hardworking, motivated, and proud of the products we make. We thrive in a fast-moving environment, support one another when challenges come up, and value a “can-do” attitude. If you’re eager to learn and want a stable job with a company that’s growing — we’d love to meet you.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently transport and move items up to 75 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds
• Able to closely inspect materials and products
• Able to identify color blends, variances, non-conforming color blends with up to three different colors on each product
• Regularly required to remain stationary or move throughout the workstations; includes the ability to ascend and descend steps and ladders; and position self in tight spaces
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk or hear