General Labor Location: Houston, TX Job Type: Full-time (First/Second Shifts, overtime available) Pay Range: $15 - $15.50 / hour (Depends on Shift) Position Summary We are seeking a energetic and reliable General Laborer to join our foam and plastic manufacturing plant. In this entry-level production role, you will assist machine operators, package molded plastic/foam products, cut and assemble custom foam inserts, and help maintain an efficient, safe plant floor. On-the-job training is provided. Key Responsibilities • Assembly & Fabrication: Trim, deflash, cut, and assemble rigid and flexible foam plastic components using hand tools, box cutters, utility knives, and measuring equipment. Apply spray adhesives to foam/plastic components when required. • Machine Support: Assist primary technicians and machine operators with feeding raw polyethylene, polystyrene, or structural plastic materials into extrusion/molding equipment. • Packaging & Material Handling: Fast-paced packaging of finished orders for shipment. Stage completed items and move materials throughout the plant using manual pallet jacks, carts, or industrial waste compactors. • Quality & Inspection: Perform basic visual quality control checks for dimensional accuracy or surface defects prior to packing. • Facility Housekeeping & 5S: Keep work spaces clean by clearing scrap foam, sweeping debris, emptying waste bins, and keeping walkways clear. • Shipping/Receiving Support: Load and unload delivery trucks as needed. Qualifications & Requirements • Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. • Experience: Previous experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or general labor environment is a plus, but no experience is required. • Skills: • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. • Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for small hand tools (box cutters, tape measures, calipers). • Basic math and counting skills. • Bilingual: English/Spanish communication skills are highly desirable. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8 to 12 hours per shift). • Capacity to lift up to 50 lbs regularly (and up to 75–100 lbs with team lift). • Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled plant environment (hot during Houston summers, cold in winter). • Willingness to adhere to all safety policies and wear mandatory PPE (steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection). Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $15.00 - $15.50