Skilled Laborer

About Us

G.W. Becker, Inc. (GWBI) is a full service, single source provider of choice for quality overhead crane products and solutions. Family owned since 1980, we have grown from a local overhead crane parts supplier to a recognized industry leader offering a full spectrum of overhead crane-related products and services throughout North America.

GWBI strives to provide a work environment in which both customer and employee interests are served. We value our employee’s talents, skills and abilities and seek to foster an open, cooperative and dynamic environment in which we can all excel.

GWBI is looking for someone experienced in a manufacturing environment that is able to perform several facets of Skilled Laborer duties. This position handles a myriad of responsibilities to include driving of company vehicles, grounds maintenance, general facility cleanliness, cut saw, running machinery and other Skilled laborer responsibilities as well.

GWBI offers a comprehensive compensation package, to include:

• competitive base pay
• paid holidays
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance, in addition to basic life insurance
• short and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match

Key Responsibilities

As a General Laborer/Driver:

• Clean and organize work areas so that inventory, tools, equipment and other items are available for use.
• Assist with production set-up and preparation.
• Perform pick-up and delivery of product and materials to customers and/or vendors.
• Load and unload product and materials.
• Performs daily housekeeping and maintenance for facility, tools and equipment.
• Handle materials using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Properly maintain and clean work area, tools and equipment.
• Other tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by Shop Floor Coordinator.

Competencies

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Desire to pursue training opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be willing to cooperate and share expertise with others.
• Work well with others, respond to requests for assistance, focus on solving conflict not blaming, listen and get clarification and respond well to questions.
• Take initiative, seeking out additional assignments rather than waiting for assignments.
• Work with little or no supervision.
• Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner.
• Observe safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.
• Follow instructions, respond to direction; take responsibility for own actions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Two to five years of prior overhead crane experience preferred
• Must be able to pass drug test

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 100 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

EEO Statement

G.W. Becker Inc, provides fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  G.W. Becker, Inc. hires and promotes individual’s status, solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

 G.W. Becker, Inc. job descriptions are written to generally define the role of each person’s job to help the employee understand the expectations of the company. The essential functions, expected results, personal expectations; qualifications, training, physical requirements and work environment may not be all inclusive and were current as of the date of the most recent revision. G. W. Becker, Inc. may add or delete items as the need arises.  This job description does not create a contract or promise of employment.  You became an employee of G. W. Becker, Inc. voluntarily and your employment is at will.  “At will” means that you may terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice.  Likewise, “at will” means that G. W. Becker, Inc. may terminate your employment at will at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, as long as we do not violate federal or state laws.