General Laborer / Sheet Metal Assembler - Joval Mfg. Co. Inc.

Position Title: General Laborer / Sheet Metal Assembler

Reports to: Department Lead

Department: Department

Employment Status: Full Time Employee

Pay Range: $15/hour

About the Company

Since 1955 Joval has enjoyed serving a very loyal customer base that values quality, consistency, and personal service. Joval remains a Louisiana based, family owned, homegrown company. Joval is in an exciting time in its long history, focusing on expansion and improvement of existing products, worksite, and outcomes. The motto for Joval is "Manufacturing, Delivering, Growing". This reminds us of our commitment to manufacturing top quality products, delivering excellent customer service, and growing to meet our customers' needs.

About the Position

This role is general labor oriented. A ton of experience is not required in this role, there will be on the job training. Essentially, the role requires assembly of prefabricated sheet metal parts that are used in the HVAC, Plumbing and Roofing industries. This role is an integral piece of the overall supply chain puzzle at Joval. Quality and conscientiousness, as well as awareness of all organizational operational objectives are imperative for the person in this role.

Job Duties

• General labor around the warehouse, in the sheet metal assembly line
• Responsible for taking care of the equipment one uses
• Some products require handling fiberglass insulation
• Must be able to fill out minor paperwork
• Possibly involves forklift operation and training
• Properly package completed metal products
• Help with any of the Joval Team's needs as they arise.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Willing to work shifts and overtime
• Proficiency in reading and writing infographics and detailed instructions
• Must be reliable, and able to show up to work on time daily, excluding limited emergencies.
• Must be able to properly and efficiently count multiple items throughout each workday
• Must be able to read a tape measure and other measurement tools
• Must be able to do basic math - subtraction, addition, and multiplication
• Must be able to safely lift in excess of 50 lbs.

What It Takes to Succeed

• Self-motivation & initiative
• Reliability
• Active Listening & Good Communication
• Good Attitude & Professional Development Focus
• Assertiveness
• Accountability and ownership of work and position in the production line

Physical Conditions & Working Environment

Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.

Position is largely based inside a semi-open-air warehouse. In the summers there can be high heat, although there are cooling and mitigating efforts in place throughout the warehouse.

Benefits of Working at Joval

• Major Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings
• Vacation Accrual

Joval is an EEO Compliant Employer.