216875 - Carpenters Helper

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Carpenters Helper for a contract opportunity in Culpeper, VA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Basic carpentry/painting/drywall.
• Also some grounds keeping skills.
• English (Speak, Read, Write).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With some knowledge and experience in carpentry, works under the direction of a Lead Skilled Craftsman or Foreman to perform duties as required for maintaining the plant facilities.
• Also performs many general maintenance tasks such as plowing snow, mowing, operating hand and power tools, etc.
• Performs these tasks with supervision, and is able to accomplish assignments with directions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• General Carpenter and laborer knowledge preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activity (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces), bending, reaching, handling/fingering (seizing, holding, grasping, turning picking, pinching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Work may require the ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift, crane, hoist, man lift, etc.) in a safe manner.
• While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shield), foot protection (i.e. steel toed shoes, rubber boots, etc.), gloves, hard hat, shop coat and hearing protection.
• Work requires the ability to change into or out of personal protective equipment when entering or exiting manufacturing, laboratory, or other areas.
• Will be required to drive between various locations within the Company facility.
• Work duties may also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Ability to distinguish colors maybe necessary.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High School graduate or the equivalent is desirable. Any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be substituted.

WORK HOURS:

• Full-Time
• This position may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.