General Helper Job Description

General Helper Job Description

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General helper provides student orientations for general shop procedure and safety as well as provides individual and group instruction for specific skills or equipment operation.

General Helper Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

The employee will be responsible for the following the company rules, procedures & safety guidelines
Assist Machinists through cleaning of work areas/ milling machines/ equipment/ dies
Assisting and following the directions of the machine operator
Operating various components of the production machinery
Cleaning the work area and production machinery
Setting-up orders on the production machinery
Operating a fork lift as needed
Candidates must be willing to work a lot of overtime
Requisitions supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
Strips, seal-finishes and polishes floors

General Helper Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for General Helper

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: NCRC, WHMIS

Education for General Helper

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the general helper job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Manufacturing, Education, General Education, Communication, History, Business, Math, Reading, Health, Supervision

Skills for General Helper

Desired skills for general helper include:

How to load and unload machines
Characteristics of various foods prepared: color
Cleaning and sanitizing methods
Consistency
Food temperatures and safety procedures
Hygiene and sanitation
Institutional cooking/baking
Safety
Taste
Tools and equipment

Desired experience for general helper includes:

May assist maintenance personnel with tasks as assigned
Cleaning rooms and making beds
Snow removal which includes but is not limited to operation of the snow plow and shoveling snow by hand
Operation of the Skid Steer
Communicating repairs required to the management and/or maintenance teams
General cleaning of public areas

General Helper Examples

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General Helper Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of general helper. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for general helper
  • Assistance with putting away groceries using the First In, First Out (FIFO) method
  • Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen and dining area as required
  • Assists with inventory as required
  • Assists with washing dishes, posts, glasses, cups, and kitchen equipment as required
  • Prepares sandwiches and salads under the guidance of the first or second cook
  • Washes and prepares fruit and vegetables for service
  • Our employees working safe and injury free
  • First responder to truck fluid spills and clean-up of said spill
  • Minor (non-permit required) carpentry, masonry, landscape
  • Occasionally help empty garbage cans on routes when needed
Qualifications for general helper
  • Prior work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is a plus!
  • Knowledge of Lean, working knowledge of KanBan principles, product component knowledge and assembly processes
  • Ability to work collaboratively with hourly personnel
  • Ability to develop and train cell leaders to manage a team oriented production group
  • Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate clearly and concisely in English
  • 1+ years of experience in a remote environment or previous experience as a Room Attendant, Houseman, or General Helper is an asset
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General Helper Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of general helper. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for general helper
  • Cleaning, Painting, Stripping wallpaper, Landscaping, Removing ceiling tiles
  • Organizing the warehouse, Facility improvements- painting, cleaning
  • Responsible for Floor Operations
  • Warehouse order puller/helper position will involve pulling screws, clips, bolts & other warehouse items
  • These items will be pulled per building/component order
  • Items will be placed in boxes or on pallets then banded for shipments
  • Repeats processes to build molds to specified requirements
  • Measure product to ensure proper length using a tape measure and interpret decimals and fractions when required
  • The cleaning of garbage containers, carts and bins
  • Use pressure washer to clean and sanitize plastic and metal containers for reuse
Qualifications for general helper
  • Ability to be certified under OSHA and Arconic standards for licensed forklift operation, previous forklift operation experience, required
  • Campground, Lodge, or Cabin work experience is a strong asset
  • Must have Skid Steer ticket
  • Must have a valid, class 5 driver’s license
  • Must have a clear driver’s abstract
  • Must have a positive attitude and work well both as part as a team and independently
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General Helper Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of general helper. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for general helper
  • Maintain facility appearance (weed eating and mowing)
  • Picking up and sweeping wind blown trash
  • Directing customers on where to go
  • Maintain cleanliness in dining area before, during, and after meal service
  • Wash dishes, take out garbage, mop floors, clean tables and perform other dining area duties some minor food preparation
  • Ensure all Civeo policies and procedures are followed on the job
  • Perform daily housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, clutter free work area
  • Stripping wallpaper
  • Floor Operations
  • Maintain files and records so that they remain updated and easily accessible
Qualifications for general helper
  • Must be able to pass a pre-access drug and alcohol test
  • First Aid is an asset
  • Able to read and write clearly and concisely
  • 1+ years of experience in a remote environment or previous experience in a Room Attendant or Cook’s Helper position an asset
  • Overhead crane experience a plus
  • Certified fork truck experience preferred
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General Helper Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a general helper. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for general helper
  • Utilize office equipment such as photocopier, printers and computers for word processing, spreadsheet creation and data entry
  • Manual labor including paper picking, keeping landfill clean and presentable
  • Perform yard work including cutting weeds
  • Install temporary wind fences as required
  • Perform general office maintenance and repairs including painting and janitorial work
  • Spotting the working force
  • Sorting Materials
  • Operating some equipment (water truck, roll-off, small loaders)
  • Performing other assigned duties at the landfill
  • Ensure the contents of bins are as designated
Qualifications for general helper
  • Crane experience preferred (sheet lifter, chains, slings, hoists, or hooks)
  • Be able to lift 70+ lbs throughout a 10 hour shift
  • Self-motivated in a sometimes hectic and fast pace environment
  • Experience operating equipment is a plus
  • Ability to work a very physically demanding job at times
  • Must have willingness to work flexible shifts
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General Helper Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of general helper. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for general helper
  • May be required to make pick ups or deliveries using company truck for shipping/receiving
  • This is a physically active role which will require some lifting and carrying of stock
  • Position will require frequent manual handling of materials
  • Assist in inventory of production materials and supplies
  • Spotting Trucks
  • Insure PPE, Lock/Out Tag Out and confined space requirements are in place, before proceeding with recording daily run values and chemical utilization
  • System equipment calibration and minor repair
  • Forklift operations, off-loading inbound supplies and drum or tote placement in chemical dosing bays and load out transfer station materials on request
  • Sight security to include traffic control at opening and closing times
  • Routine building and grounds inspection after dark
Qualifications for general helper
  • Must be able to and enjoy working both indoors and outdoors in all weather
  • Must be self-motivating
  • Must have tape measure reading skills
  • Will assist Driver in collecting waste from residences and businesses in a safe, courteous, professional manner
  • Will be subject to extreme weather conditions, repeated heavy lifting, pushing and pulling totes / receptacles to and from truck to the designated area of customer
  • Successful candidates are those who seek to thrive in an environment of operational excellence and accountability

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