Mill Laborer - 2nd Shift
Blue Island Recycling, LLC · Blue Island, IL · 2 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform general labor duties in support of hammer mill and shredder operations
- Aid mill personnel with day-to-day operational tasks as directed
- Communicate directly in Spanish regarding work assignments, workflow, equipment conditions, and safety concerns
- Assist with handling, moving, sorting, and cleaning up material in designated work areas
- Remove loose material, debris, and scrap from designated areas
- Perform routine housekeeping and cleanup around mill work areas
- Keep walkways and designated work areas clean and free of unnecessary debris
- Assist with general mill and yard related labor as needed
- Use hand tools, brooms, shovels, and other basic tools and equipment as assigned
- Follow instructions from supervisors and experienced mill personnel
- Follow all company safety procedures and remain alert to moving equipment, machinery, and other hazards
- Wear required personal protective equipment
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment problems, or other concerns to a supervisor
- Assist other departments or perform other general labor duties as needed
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a scrap yard, recycling facility, manufacturing facility, construction site, or other industrial environment is preferred but not required
- Previous general labor or physically demanding work experience is preferred
- Must be dependable and maintain reliable attendance
- Must be able to follow instructions and work safely as part of a team
- Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds as required to perform job duties
- Must be able to perform physically demanding work throughout the scheduled shift, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying
- Must be comfortable working around large industrial machinery, heavy equipment, trucks, and scrap metal
- Must be comfortable working in an environment that may include dirt, dust, grease, noise, and changing weather conditions
- Must be able to reliably work the full scheduled shift
- Must be fluent in spoken Spanish to communicate effectively about work instructions, coordination, and safety
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred but is not required