Laborers | Garner, NC

General labor jobs refer to positions that typically involve manual labor and do not require specialized training or advanced education. These roles are often found in industries like construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and maintenance. They are characterized by tasks such as lifting, carrying, cleaning, operating machinery, and assisting skilled workers. General laborers are essential to the daily operations of many businesses, providing the hands-on work that keeps processes moving efficiently. The nature of these jobs can range from temporary and seasonal to permanent positions, often offering flexibility and the potential for on-the-job training and advancement.

equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, cleaning up rubble and debris. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Heavy Grade Division Operate jackhammers, drills and other power tools as required.

Position, join, align, and seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections and pipes. Shovel cement and other materials into portable cement mixers; and mix, pour, and spread concrete. Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials. Spray materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.

Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster or stucco through spray-guns for application to ceilings and walls. Tend pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment, or to heat and move materials such as asphalt.

Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools. Apply caulking compounds by hand or using caulking guns. Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones. Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes. Erect and disassemble scaffolding,

shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.

Load, unload building materials, machinery, and tools. Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces. Learn and follow safety regulations. Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, and masons. Work long, flexible hours as demanded by our customers including nights, weekends, and work outside for extended periods during all seasons of the year. Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Work Experience: Must have a good work ethic, be on time and be dependable.

Minimum of 1-year experience preferred but not required. Must be available to work various hours including days, nights and weekends. Prefer experience with DOT projects. Heavy Highway and erosion control experience is a plus. Candidate must be willing to shovel, rake, flag traffic and etc. Must have a clean MVR and valid driver's license with dependable transportation. Potential candidate should be eager to learn and advance. Heavy Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving heavy weight material with frequent lifting or moving materials or equipment (over 80 pounds).

If a position specific Physical Demands sheet is attached, it will describe in more detail the physical demands that are required. Physical Activity: Position requires the ability to continuously work around any or all of the following: noise, dust, heat, cold, oil and heavy equipment. Personal protective equipment is normally required of the position. Position requires ability to exchange ideas quickly and clearly and the ability to receive and evaluate detailed information and instructions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time. EOE. Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people

who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible. Provides leadership to the supervisory team, production work teams and is a member of the site leadership team reporting directly to the Plant Manager.

Facilitates department meetings, intervenes as necessary to keep the goals and results consistent with company direction, and works with the supervisory team members to develop their full potential. The Printing Manager, in conjunction with the team, is responsible for safety, quality, productivity, equipment condition, and housekeeping. JOB FUNCTIONS include but are not limited

to the following: Manages and facilitates the long-term goals of the printing and sheeting department.

Utilizes knowledge and experience, providing training to supervision. Responsible for their individual performance as well as resolving production problems. Helps department achieve goals and has responsibility for personnel issues, including required discipline. Provides a communication network between direct reports and upper management. Works with all employees to maintain a safe work environment. Encourages and leads department to work in a safe manner and to seek improvement in work practices for their benefit. Develops and implements safety procedures and partners with the Safety Coordinator in achieving departmental and plant safety goals.

Assures that the department maintains quality standards and uses SPC techniques for problem resolution through knowledge of product specifications and training of personnel. Ensures that product quality, production efficiencies, and overall productivity meet or exceeds established standards, and is directly accountable for expenditures exceeding budgeted levels. Strives to be technically proficient on the machinery in the department. Provides assistance to the team in problem resolution and assures that testing and product development is carried out in a professional manner.

Works effectively with other department managers to resolve issues and coordinate efforts to achieve stated goals. BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE: The Manager must be a leader with exceptional communication skills, good organization, and the ability to motivate people to perform at high levels. 7-10 years production experience in printing is required and continued education is considered a plus. Must be quality conscious and customer oriented. Experience working in a non-union environment. Experience in Lithographic Printing.

Experience working with Manroland and Heidelberg printing press. EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE: A four-year college degree is preferred with equipment-direct experience in the folding carton industry. Compensatory closely related work experience required in lieu of degree. LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Action Oriented / Drive for Results Dealing with Ambiguity Customer Focus Functional / Technical Skills Perseverance Planning and Priority Setting Problem Solving Composure Decision Quality Integrity and Trust Conflict Management Timely Decision Making Total Work Systems Approachability Managerial Courage Intellectual Horsepower Written Communication Ethics and Values Interpersonal Savvy Process Management Drive for Results SCHEDULE DEMANDS: General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, typically (7:30 am - 4:30 pm), however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8 hours. Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs. Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.

Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment. GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, interaction, age, religion, natural origin, interactionual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference.

With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward

the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about us at.

Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference. We are seeking candidates to join our company as a Plant Manager of the Pineville, NC converting plant. We offer outstanding opportunities for our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression. These are skilled trade positions where our employees build successful careers in the Printing & Packaging industry. We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance,

health spending accounts as well as 401(k) with matching funds.

Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, Life Lock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available The Plant Manager is responsible for leading and managing a manufacturing facility of typically 100 employees to achieve safety, quality, service and productivity targets and expectations. The facility expects to generate approximately $28M in revenue.

The plant produces 240M tons of folded cartons annually from print through gluing processes. Building effective working partnerships with sales, sales & operations support, the incumbent balances customer needs with optimizing operational effectiveness. The Plant Manager is responsible for implementing manufacturing policies and programs that maintain and improve the company's competitive position and profitability of the operation. JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following. Strategic Initiatives - EBITDA and Cash Targets Improve productivity and decrease waste through the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and projects.

Increase labor efficiency and utilization, including staffing and overtime. Optimize inventory turns and reduce aged board inventory to meet cash targets. Growth Initiatives - Annual Revenue Execute Voice of Customer initiatives at the facility level. Achieve on-time delivery targets. Drive successful onboarding of new and transfer business. Ensure that customer specifications are consistently met or exceeded. Operational Effectiveness Meet or exceed standards for environmental, safety, working conditions and cleanliness through daily oversight and direction of management team.

Develop and implement processes and procedures to continually improve quality and reduce customer complaints. Direct management team to ensure productivity targets are monitored and achieved across all facility assets. Ensure facility assets are appropriately maintained through planning and implementation of maintenance programs and procedures, including preventative maintenance and reliability programs. Manage overall spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume. Manage facility maintenance budget within parameters.

Provide local support and coordination on facility capital projects. Organizational Effectiveness Drive and implement high performance management practices, including Lean Sigma, daily management processes and other related programs. Partner with HR function to hire, train and evaluate team members. backss performance and take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensure compliance with current federal, state and local employment regulations. Establish group and individual accountabilities through annual goal planning and performance reviews.

Develop talent through assignments, job rotations, promotions to build bench strength and succession planning. Drive a change in culture to improve employee involvement initiatives and practices. Build, improve and maintain a productive and engaged relationship with hourly associates. Other duties as assigned. Drive a change in culture to address supervisor and manager motivation to enhance leadership impact across all shifts of the operation Drive a change in culture to address supervisor and manager motivation to enhance employee response and adherence to COVID protocols BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE: 7-10 years of operational management experience in the packaging industry.

Technical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to facilitate process improvement teams. Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate vision/mission. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to motivate people. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet skills. Lean Manufacturing experience a plus. EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE: Four-year degree preferred Compensatory closely related work experience required in lieu of degree.

Master's Degree a plus LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Integrity & Trust Action Oriented Building Effective Teams Business Acumen Customer Focus Decision Quality Developing Direct Reports & Others Drive for Results Ethics and Values Functional/Technical Skills Intellectual Horsepower Learning on the Fly Listening Managerial Courage Motivating Others ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSSCHEDULE DEMANDS: General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting continuously, depending on job assignment, for extended periods Ability to twist neck and back and fingering frequently (34-66% of the time) Ability to balance, stoop, bend, squat, climb, twist, handle, feel, reach above shoulder level, at or below shoulder level, over 18" and to reach to the floor, and kneel occasionally (1-33% of the time) Lifting up to 20 lbs. occasionally (1-33% of the time) Typing and computer skills are essential Requires repetitive use of both hands for simple grasping on an occasional basis; for use in administrative type work, computer, filing, copying, phone use, talking Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak Reading computer screen or other electronic devices Work in areas of fluctuating temperature and loud noises WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.

The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Personal Protective Equipment (hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes) is required. Other PPE may be required for specific tasks. The above job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Nearest Major Market: Charlotte