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General Laborer

Job Title

General Laborer

Job ID

27763046

Location

Chattanooga, TN, 37407

Other Location

Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting

relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team

more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and

provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer

programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health

and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and

to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative

solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new

technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and

build your career at Astec.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The General Laborer will assist in all aspects of fabrication and will be willing to move

throughout departments as needed. The General Laborer will also be responsible for fulfilling

general cleaning and maintenance duties throughout the facility.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare production areas.
• Assist other workers on-site with various jobs.
• Handle and transport needed materials.
• Follow instructions from supervisors to perform manual labor tasks.
• Comply with all safety protocols to ensure the safety of employees.
• Assists machine operators with loading/unloading material.
• Cleans, sorts and stages parts within Material Prep area.
• Assists production workers by supplying or sorting materials, as needed.
• Cleans designated areas by sweeping and wiping down surfaces.
• Maintains open communication with supervisor.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Computer skills are minimal but must be able to follow general instructions to clock in/out of

payroll system.

• Must be self-motivated with the drive and determination to succeed and move up as jobs

become available into other positions when the knowledge to advance is achieved.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a forklift.
• Position requires the individual to wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in

order to perform duties.

• Individual must be able to perform the required duties of lifting, pushing and/or pulling

weights up to but not to exceed to 50 pounds.

• Position will require frequent bending, stooping, and crawling.
• Individual is responsible for following safe handling guidelines when using chemical liquids and

powders.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts,

machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles,

welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of

electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic

or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop

can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing

protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color,

religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry,

age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected

by law or executive order.

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