General Laborer, Sr. jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

The General Laborer is responsible for performing general labor functions in the fertilizer plant and providing general help on the plant site to other team members.

What your day may look like

• Loads and unloads trucks and railcars.
• Moves products within the plant.
• Assists the blender operator in loading bulk trucks.
• Hangs super sacks for loading.
• Stacks products on pallets.
• Provides general assistance in repair maintenance.
• Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and washing surfaces.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is expected.

Education and experience needed for this position

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Must pass a drug test and background check.

Other skills that will help you succeed

• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to lift or move at least 50 pounds (based on the location's needs) is required.
• Ability to climb ladders/steps and be comfortable working at heights up to15 feet.

Your work environment and the physical aspects of the job

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is that of a typical warehouse environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Who we are

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is one of the nation's foremost agronomy solutions providers. We rank near the top nationally in volume and sales for crop production products, fertilizer, custom application, seed and precision agriculture, turf management, industrial weed control, forestry, aquatics and more. As a solutions provider, we help our customers make critical decisions about soil variability, nutrient and water availability, seed selection and pest management. We take pride in working with our growers beyond the sale, helping them in every aspect of their business.

Helena operates under several main business groups -- Helena Products Group, AGRIntelligence, Helena Industries, LLC and Diversified Applications, Inc.

Helena is a special place to be

At Helena, we are family. Our employees take care of each other and support each other at work and in their personal life. Our family-like atmosphere creates a positive work environment that allows our employees to be high-performers because they feel comfort and compassion from their manager and work team. Our family-like culture is centered on our successful business model "People...Products...Knowledge." People being the first for good reason. When our employees are treated right and feel cared for, our customers thrive and our business grows.

Helena's commitment to diversity and inclusion

At Helena, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all our employees feel safe, valued and have the opportunity to succeed. We embrace different backgrounds and human experiences because our customers are also diverse. When we all show deep appreciation for each other and our customers it builds trust that strengthens Helena and keeps us competitive.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform job responsibilities.

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