Jobs · OTHR · Illinois

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

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