Helper in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at Taurus Industrial Group

Summary

Helper supports skilled craft personnel and field operations by performing general labor duties in industrial environments such as refineries, petrochemical plants, manufacturing facilities, power plants, and construction sites. This position is responsible for assisting with material handling, equipment setup, site housekeeping, and other tasks necessary to support safe and efficient project execution.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous industrial, construction, or labor experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools is preferred.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing job requirements.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and supervisors.

Essential Functions

• Assist craft workers, foremen, and supervisors with daily job site activities.
• Load, unload, move, and organize tools, equipment, and materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by performing general housekeeping duties.
• Assist with setting up and dismantling work areas, barricades, and temporary structures.
• Operate hand and power tools under direct supervision.
• Support activities such as insulation, scaffolding, painting, carpentry, mechanical work, or other industrial trades as assigned.
• Clean equipment, workspaces, and materials before and after use.
• Follow all company, customer, and site-specific safety rules and procedures.
• Attend required safety meetings, orientations, and training sessions.
• Wear and properly maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with traffic control, material staging, and site logistics when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and around industrial equipment when required.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and industrial environments.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to:
  • hard hat, safety glasses, face shield, gloves, hearing protection, FR clothing, steel-toed footwear, FR clothing, fall protection, respiratory protection and other project-specific PPE.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily at industrial construction and maintenance sites, which may include refineries, chemical plants, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants, and other industrial settings. Exposure to noise, dust, weather conditions, and moving equipment is common. Strict compliance with all safety policies and procedures is required.