General Laborer

Job Brief

General Laborers are responsible for supporting other workers at warehouses, construction sites, factories, and other locations. They deliver the necessary materials and equipment to ensure that projects are completed on time.

Job Description

• ● Clean up worksites from hazardous or obsolete material
• ● Assist welders, carpenters, painters or other tradespeople on-site
• ● Handle and transport materials (e.g. cement) and equipment (e.g. drills and grinders)
• ● Use power tools and machinery (e.g. forklifts) when needed
• ● Follow instructions from supervisors to perform manual labor tasks (e.g. digging, stacking up goods)
• ● Put up warning signs (e.g. signposts, cones) for vehicles and passersby
• ● Help with setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding)
• ● Report issues with equipment or unsafe conditions

Job Requirements

• ● Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 40 pounds etc.)
• ● Good hand-eye coordination
• ● Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus
• ● Communication and teamwork skills
• ● Commitment to safety rules
• ● Apprenticeship or specialization is an asset, but not necessary