What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer position at JW Kerns Inc.?
JW Kerns is the area’s premier provider of irrigation components and service. We are a longtime locally owned business that has been in the Basin since 1921. A small company with large company opportunities. We are currently in search of a General Laborer, a great position if you enjoy helping people and working outside.
Position Title– Laborer / Helper
Reporting– Reports to Area Supervisor
Classification– Full Time
Description – Responsible for assembling irrigation equipment and other tasks.
Responsibilities and Duties
· Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, saws, and other tools.
· Operate forklift and delivery fleet safely.
· Assemble irrigation components.
· Keep work areas clean and orderly, and equipment properly maintained.
· Follow instruction from supervisor.
· Follow all safety procedures and report violations immediately to management.
· Perform physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.
· Maintain a professional appearance and professional interactions with customers and co-workers.
· Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment regardless of weather conditions.
Qualifications and Skills
· Must be reliable, have a good attitude, work well with others, have attention to detail and self-starter initiative.
· Must be punctual and reliable.
· Agricultural and/or irrigation experience a plus.
· Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
· High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
· Ability to stand, stoop, climb, use ladder, walk on hard surfaces as well as uneven terrain and lift and carry up to 50lbs without assistance.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person