Vonachen Group is a full-service facility maintenance leader providing janitorial, healthcare, material handling, and logistics support services. Established in 1968, we are four generations strong and one of the fastest growing building service contractors in the industry. We believe in delivering quality work, honoring our commitments, and treating clients and employees with respect. Vonachen Group employees are key contributors to our success. Offering competitive wages, excellent benefits, and promotion from within. Our hope is that individuals become not only a part of our team but of our family! 

Vonachen Group is looking to hire General Laborer in East Peoria, IL.

The General Laborer is responsible for operating industrial power equipment as needed to complete assigned tasks.  This person is responsible for maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, providing high quality service levels, adhering to company policies, and assisting to provide a safe working environment.  This person must be energetic, enthusiastic, and possess great interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people and maintain a strong commitment to customer service.

Job responsibilities:

• Run a sweeper/scrubber to clean factory floors
• Safely operate a forklift
• Operate industrial powered vehicles (e.g., golf carts or Gators)
• Operate aerial lifts to perform tasks above safe reach of a ladder (e.g., scissor lift, articulating lift)
• Operate, pneumatic, battery powered and electric hand tools
• Assist in the performance of building/equipment maintenance duties (e.g., recycling, painting, filter changes, fabrication machinery support, and coolant services)
• Perform grounds maintenance services (e.g., landscaping and snow removal)
• Maintain a safe work environment following all required safety regulations and protocols
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Cleaning Racks

Job requirements:

• Skills and Abilities
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, either orally or in writing
  • Must follow all health and safety requirements
  • Good communication skills
  • Customer-oriented and friendly

• Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Successfully pass training: Lock-Out-Tag-Out, Confined Spaces, Aerial Lifts, Forklift, Gator/Cart, Fall Protection, PPE, and Bloodborne Pathogens

• Physical Requirements
  • Stand and walk for long periods of time; climb stairs
  • Repeat the same movements
  • Frequent bending and twisting
  • Able to lift, push & pull 50lbs
  • Work at heights to 40 feet
  • Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends