General Laborer

General Laborer

Looking for Outdoor Work and a Career Opportunity?

Do you enjoy working outdoors, independently, and traveling to different locations? Are you looking for a hands-on career where no two days are exactly alike? As a General Laborer with Degesch America, Inc., you'll support commercial fumigation operations at a variety of sites, including port facilities, warehouses, agricultural facilities, industrial locations, and ocean-going vessels. We are looking for dependable individuals who enjoy physical work, value safety, and are eager to learn a specialized trade with opportunities for advancement. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to build a long-term career with a growing company.

This position is offered as Part-Time, however, as we enter our busy season, there will be more hours available to flexible candidates. Degesch offers a direct path to increased earnings. Employees who obtain industry licenses, certifications, and/or a CDL are eligible for pay increases, with additional opportunities for career growth and advancement as they build their skills and qualifications.

About Degesch America, Inc.

DEGESCH America, Inc. (DAI) was founded in 1977 and is the United States arm of German-based Detia Degesch Group. Our corporate headquarters and production facility are situated in the Shenandoah Valley town of Weyers Cave, Virginia. This facility opened on March 15, 1979, and is the only producer of aluminum phosphide (Phostoxin ®) and magnesium phosphide (Magtoxin ®) fumigants in the United States. Through our nationwide network of Sales and Service Offices, we provide a wide range of fumigants, insecticides, rodenticides, grain protectants, safety equipment, and training to companies handling raw agricultural commodities and finished food products.
For more information, visit: www.degeschamerica.com

Position Summary

General Laborers assist with commercial fumigation operations on ships, vessels, warehouses, grain facilities, and other structures. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring adherence to company procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety standards. Successful candidates are dependable, able to work independently and as part of a team, and willing to work in a physically demanding environment.

Essential Duties and Physical Requirements

• Climb ladders, stairs, gangways, and elevated work areas on a regular basis
• Kneel, bend, reach, crouch, and crawl to inspect and treat vessels and structures
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including repetitive lifting when necessary
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Travel to customer locations throughout the region
• Respond to after-hours and weekend work assignments as business needs require
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications/Skills

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to follow instructions and safely perform assigned duties

Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Pre-employment background check
• Pre-employment drug screening

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Career advancement potential
• Training, licensing and certification opportunities, including CDL advancement
• Opportunity to work in a specialized industry with a long-established company

Apply today and begin building a rewarding career with Degesch America, Inc.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

I understand that the Company recommends that I do not resign from my current job until satisfactory post-offer, pre-employment background checks, and a drug screen are received and processed.