Myers Container is in need of a General Labor Operator for our facility in City of Industry.  This entry level position is in a heavy manufacturing environment.  You will be required to join the union upon hire and pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Essential Functions:

• Loading of drums into trailers, loading drums onto pallets and shrink wrap
• Apply nuts, bolts, metal rings and metal plugs onto drums
• Apply labels to drums
• Sweep trailers clean prior to loading
• Refill supplies in between orders
• Perform quality checks and complete quality paperwork.

Secondary Functions:

• Assist team members/operators with other tasks as needed.
• Work safely by following all safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High School Diploma, GED or Work Experience
• Some mechanical aptitude or experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Standing - required to remain on feet for extended periods of time without being able to leave work area (frequent).
• Sitting - required to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area (frequent).
• Pulling/Pushing - requires exerting force on a regular basis so that the object is moved to or away from the employer (constant).
• Lifting - required at time to raise or lower objects from one level to another with a weight of 30-50 pounds using proper lifting techniques (constant).
• Grasping - regularly required to pick up objects with fingers (constant).
• Reaching - required to use the hands and arms to reach for objects (constant).

 Mental Requirements:

• General Intelligence - must have the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions and orientation to the job
• Motor Coordination Skills - must be able to coordinate eyes, hands and fingers accurately and handle precise movements.
• Verbal Intelligence - must have the ability to understand the meaning of words and respond effectively.
• Must be able to read and write 

Work Environment

• Noise - exposed to loud noise inside the plant and required to wear earplugs in the plant at all times.
• Heat exposed to high temperatures during summer months.
• Cold exposure - Exposed to low temperatures during winter months.
• Mechanical - exposed to mechanical hazards.

Myers Container is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or age.