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Construction Laborer (Seasonal) - GROWMARK, Inc. - Tuscola, IL

GROWMARK, Inc., Tuscola, IL, United States


Salary
Range: $16.00 - $18.00 / hour

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

Purpose and Summary
Accomplish tasks in a safe and productive manner, providing a positive construction experience for our patrons.

Essential Job Functions
Practice proper construction methods with on-the-job training.

Ability to properly use hand and power tools, climb ladders, and measure and square projects without direct supervision in the construction of commercial or farm buildings and/or grain systems.

Able To Use Necessary Equipment To Complete Projects

Forklifts

Backhoe

Trencher

Scissor Lift

Various power and other operating tools

Complete jobs in a timely, safe manner.

Perform necessary maintenance on trucks and equipment.

Keep clean and safe job sites.

Other Job Functions
Attend company and department meetings and training programs.

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Normally requires a high school diploma, or the equivalent thereof, and 1 year or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of construction skills.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Continuously Exposed or Required To

Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)

Noisy conditions

Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures

Work at varying heights

Confined spaces

Lift 71-100 lbs

Push heavy objects.

Ability to work hours other than those considered normal to meet seasonal demands.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment Conditions
Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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