Laborer/Helper at Standard Calibrations Inc – Chesapeake, Virginia

The Laborer/Helper reports directly to VP Production & Services or his designate and will perform various labor/industrial functions. The Laborer/Helper position requires the ability to operate forklifts, do various odd jobs, light maintenance, and clean-up around the facility. This role may eventually transition to support a Marine Department Supervisor on board ships to include climbing, bending, lifting heavy equipment and working in confined spaces.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of general manual labor tasks including, but not limited to, lifting and performing various shipboard trades, and other activities in a helping or assisting mode, as directed by the supervisor.
• May perform simple repairs on machinery.
• Load and deliver materials, tools, and equipment to and within work sites as required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform general maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of relevant tools and equipment.
• Cleaning and preparing job site/local facility.

Education / Training Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Additional Skills

• Must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination and endurance.
• Ability to understand and clearly communicate information.
• Ability to operate pallet jack/forklift or can learn and operate safely
• High level of self-direction and self-motivation.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• May require a background check (in order to access military installations or shipyards).
• Ability to work occasional weekends.

Safety

It is SCI’s policy to require safe operations and practices from all employees and to ensure our management team focuses on maintaining a safe working environment even while working in hazardous work environments.

• Approved hard hat
• Approved, safety-toe shoes
• Insulated and protector gloves
• Eye protection
• Hearing protection

Environment

Laborer/helpers are often required to work outside in all kinds of weather or in conditions without climate control.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes weighing up to 50lbs up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to work on and climb ladders and stairs frequently.
• Bending/squatting/kneeling/stooping/crouching/crawling/twisting up and walking up to 8 hours per day.
• Standing- must be able to stand or sit in one place up to 8 hours per day.
• Hearing- must be able to work in loud environments.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.

AAP/EEO Requirements

Standard Calibrations, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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