Plant Laborer

Job Summary

Perform plant tasks involving physical labor for plant cleaning and labor support to other plant departments as directed by the Production Supervisor. May operate a variety of hand and power tools; and mobile equipment. May clean and prepare work areas; clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.

• Clean the plant of materials or process spills – using brooms, shovels and wheel barrels that may weigh 200 pounds full; carry buckets that weigh as much as 50 pounds full; pneumatic scrapers that weigh approximately 20 pounds; air lances ¾ inch in diameter to 3 feet to 10 feet long, that weigh approximately 10 pounds.

• Remove cement build up from equipment by use of hammers and mallets that weigh between 1 and 10 pounds.

• Run mobile equipment in the plant: loader, bobcat, forklift, manlift and dump truck.

• Clean the plant by using high pressure fire hose that weighs approximately 100 pounds and exerts approximately 100 pounds of thrust when in use.

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.

• At least 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, skills, abilities, and experience.

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.

• Ability to perform physical tasks that include walking, climbing equipment, working within confined spaces.

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and tolerate extreme heat and cold temperatures.

Compensation

• The hourly pay rate is $20/hr

• Annual bonus

• 401(k) plan​ / group retirement savings program​

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits​​

• Life insurance​

• Health, dental, and vision insurance​

• Paid time off ​

• Paid holidays