The safety profession is approximately 110,000 safety professionals strong, with employment opportunities across all safety-related roles projected to increase through 2024, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
You might have officially decided to start or continue your career in safety, but how do you actually get started?
Think of general laborer jobs as the entry-level jobs of the industrial safety world. These jobs are a great way to get your foot in the door and gain the experience you need. What can you expect from a general labor job description?
General Labor Job Description: Duties and Responsibilities
Typically, general laborers are responsible for performing generic labor duties as needed to support industrial projects. These duties are to ensure that the job site runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
If you apply with us, here’s what a typical general labor job description includes:
- Physically capable of performing all duties and responsibilities assigned; specifically, lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, climb, balance, bend/stoop, and kneel continuously.
- Physical and emotional capability to work in confined spaces
- General housekeeping of work area; assists in maintaining a safe, clean workplace
- Assists in the operation of equipment or power tools
- Assist in the inspection of equipment, hoses, connections, pumps and general work area prior to starting any job
- Performs hazard recognition awareness to remove or identify for removal of all hazards from the workplace
- Follow direction from superiors
Occasionally, general laborers take up tasks like handling chemicals or removing lead from buildings. In these cases, you might be required to schedule training sessions on working with hazardous materials safely.
Qualifications for General Labor Jobs
Most general labor job descriptions will typically include the following qualifications:
- a valid OSHA Basic Plus
- a TWIC card
- a confined space permit for specific tasks .
What’s the Pay for General Labor Jobs?
General labor jobs offer competitive wages and many chances for career advancement. According to Indeed, laborers in the United States make about an average of $12.83 per hour. Depending on the location and job, you could potentially earn more in addition to overtime. At ResponsAble, we ensure fair compensation and growth opportunities for all of our safety employees.
Start Your Safety Career
Why spend hours sifting through job postings when you already have plenty of general labor job opportunities right in front of you? We are currently seeking applicants for a variety of positions, so take that first step to launch your safety career, or to move up in your career path. If you are still searching for that perfect opportunity, check on our website regularly or call 225-438-8062 for updated job listings and opportunities.