General Laborer

Position Summary: General Laborer
Ability to take direction from the crew lead and learn / retain knowledge is critical to a successful installation.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge with reading blueprints to complete onsite project layout preferred

• Ability to read tape measure / level required

• Ability to learn and retain information is required

• Cleaning and preparing construction sites.

• Loading and unloading materials and equipment.

• Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures.

• Digging trenches, compacting earth, and backfilling holes.

• Operating and tending machinery and heavy equipment.

• Following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans.

• Assisting skilled tradespeople in their duties.

• Take direction from crew leader

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ability to operate a forklift & aerial lift

• Ability to work safely while at elevated heights up to 50’

• Ability to use general construction tools

• Ability to work on your feet all day; including bending, lifting, pushing and pulling

• Reliable transportation is required

Work Relationship and Scope:
Reports directly to the Systems Director. Works closely with crew leader and project manager.
Performance Elements:
Quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed. Customer satisfaction with services performed. Gains the trust and respect of our customers, Account Managers, and other employees. Communicates effectively and develops good working relationships with other employees, customers, and vendors. Focus on effective material handling solutions, beyond goods and services. Takes on individual and collective responsibility.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

About Southern States Material Handling – Toyota Industrial Equipment
We are Florida & Central Georgia's source for Material Handling Solutions with 11 branches in Tampa, Lakeland, Winter Haven, Orlando, Ocala, Jacksonville, Columbus, Albany, Macon, and Valdosta, complimented by a full fleet of deployed mobile service technicians. For over 70 years we have been a leading provider of Toyota forklifts. We offer a single-source solution for new and used material handling equipment sales and equipment rentals. Additionally, we of OSHA-compliant for OSHA compliant operator training and forklift parts and maintenance to ensure customers stay productive and profitable. Toyota has been the number-one selling lift truck in the U.S. since 2002.

Southern States Material Handling* is proud of our workforce who support and contribute to the company. We seek people committed to excellence with talent, skill, innovation.* We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a pleasant and challenging working environment. We are committed to innovation, quality, customer service, and talent.

Our Values:
Honesty, Initiative, Teamwork, Competency, and Hardwork
Our Purpose - To help our client customers achieve competitive advantage and improve their profits, safety, and productivity.
Our Vision - To be the most successful and respected material handling equipment distributor in the U.S.
Our Mission - To sustain continuous profitable growth by providing the best customer experience.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive salary, incentive programs, and service rewards
• Ongoing training and employee recognition
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal time
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orlando, FL 32824: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location