Job Information
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. Maintenance Laborer in Tacoma, Washington
At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.
Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.
Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our IDEAL commitment is rooted in these values, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are fulfilled and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.
Summary
The Maintenance Laborer is responsible for various activities such as facility housekeeping and cleanup, handling and sorting materials, help troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment and productive maintenance systems and process to support the achievement of the site’s business goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.
Maintains the facility by keeping the yard and shop clean and free of debris, performing repairs, and painting.
Inspects equipment and systems for preventive maintenance.
Makes minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and other routine building maintenance and repair duties.
Cleans and keeps indoor and outdoor areas of buildings, equipment, and grounds maintained.
Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Notifies Leadman or Supervisor of any materials and/or equipment required for completion of job tasks.
Follows all EHS rule and regulations
Qualifications
The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to work and communicate within a team setting.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship
Ability to accommodate on-call responsibilities and work overtime when needed to support production staff.
Preferred Qualifications
One to two years work experience
Experience working in a production environment
Experience working with and understanding OSHA regulations
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical environment requires the employee to work in hot and cold environments, in and out of the weather, work safely around heavy equipment and on top of and under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment such as steel toe boots, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding and grinding shields, etc. or as environmental conditions dictate
Physical Activities and Requirements
Frequency Key
Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation
Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)
Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)
Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)
Working Postures
Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Constantly
Walk: Constantly
Bend: Frequently
Kneel/Squat: Frequently
Crawl: Frequently
Climb: Frequently
Reach Forward: Frequently
Reach Upward: Frequently
Handling/Fingering: Frequently
Lift / Carry Requirements
5-10 lbs: Frequently
10-25 lbs: Frequently
25-50 lbs: Frequently
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75+ lbs: Not Applicable
Push / Pull Requirements
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
10-25 lbs: Frequently
25-50 lbs: Frequently
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75+ lbs: Not Applicable
EOE including Vet/Disability
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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
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Job Locations US-WA-Tacoma
ID 2024-2992
Company Gunderson Rail Services, LLC
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Category Production
Additional Information $20.48 - $23.63 Hourly Salary Range. Company offers: Medical, Dental & Vision, Paid Holidays, PTO, Life Insurance, STD & LTD, 401(K) and Company match on the 401(K)
Workplace Type Onsite