General Laborer - Caro

Excellence. Pride. Integrity. Compassion. Trust. Are you ready to plant your career in a place where words like these serve as the foundation for doing business every day? At Michigan Sugar, our purpose is Making Life Sweeter, and our mission is Creating Growth and Opportunity.

About the role

The General Laborer position handles various tasks throughout the factory, including assisting with hands-on physical labor, operation of machinery, and following all site health and safety regulations. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential.

This is a seasonal job typically running from August through May on one of four shifts, working three 40-hour weeks and one 48-hour week per month with additional overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on physical labor and operation of machinery
• Follow all site health and safety regulations
• Perform a wide variety of tasks, which may include:
• Repetitive lifting or carrying items up to 40-50 lbs
• Shoveling sand, pulp, beets, etc., and using wheelbarrows to transport material
• Cleaning activities with hot water and/or pressure washers
• Climbing stairs and ladders, working on catwalks around equipment
• Driving forklifts, tractors with loader, skid-steers
• Bending, stooping, and twisting to reach areas for cleaning, shoveling, or other tasks
• Extended periods of walking
• Exposure to high and low temperatures, various weather conditions, and chemicals
• Operating hand or power tools
• Completing good manufacturing practice paperwork
• May be assigned to a specific job after the training period
• May be asked to cover different positions as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous physical labor experience preferred
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks independently or with others
• Previous shift work experience preferred
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in various weather conditions
• Heavy lifting required
• Knowledge of proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

Schedule

Seasonal position running from August through May, with one of four shifts. Schedule includes three 40-hour weeks and one 48-hour week per month, with additional overtime as required.