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Laborer | Swing Shift

There is a $2.00 shift differential for all hours worked on the swing shift.

Dogwood Industries -- Who We Are

Dogwood Industries is a steel fabrication company, manufacturing a proprietary line of relocatable structures for industrial and DoD customers. Our mission is to provide leadership and innovation in the design, manufacturing and delivery of prefabricated products that change the way our clients work. The Dogwood team is dedicated to finding creative design solutions to meet our customers' needs.

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General Job Description

The core mission of the Laborer is to support the fabrication, painting, and assembly of steel building structures in accordance with plans, specifications, and quality control hold points in an industrial manufacturing atmosphere. The Laborer needs to be flexible and willing to learn a range of tasks required by each project scope. These duties can include material handling, fabrication work, assembly work, painting, cleaning and more. The Laborer must understand written and verbal instruction.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in the Quality Assurance Program
• Use hand and power tools to clean and prep steel
• Material handling
• Read and understand work orders and project task codes
• Mix and prepare paint coatings
• Apply paints and coatings in accordance with procedures and manufacturer's instructions
• Accurately record quality data on cleaning and coating reports
• Cleaning and maintaining the factory work areas and bathrooms
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Understand and follow all workplace safety rules and the safe operation of tools and equipment when applicable

• Other duties as assigned

   

Requirements

• Ability to use a range of hand and power tools
• Ability to read and understand product labels and follow directions for paints, solvents and other related products
• Ability to reach, bend, crawl, stoop and lift up to 25 lbs. with no restrictions (see physical requirements below)
• Ability to be fitted for and use a respirator when required
• Ability to be self-directed, requiring little or no supervision

• Ability to work well with others and participate as a team member when appropriate

   

Qualifications

• High school diploma, general education degree or vocational degree
• Previous construction, manufacturing, or mechanical experience

Compensation

$22.00 - $34.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. 

There is a $2.00 shift differential for all hours worked on the swing shift.

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Accident and hospital insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays 
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Applicant Notes

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three employers to five years

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``` - All employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens.

Physical Requirements/ Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an empl