Ready Mix Plant Laborer (Finance)

Benefits

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

Overview

Job Title: Ready Mix Plant Laborer FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: $16-$17 Location: Richmond, TX
Reports to: Plant Manager

The Plant Labor position is responsible for performing a variety of plant duties safely and efficiently while maintaining a strong commitment to safety. This role requires adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures, as well as compliance with federal and state regulations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support a culture that promotes safety as a top priority while ensuring compliance with all federal, state and company regulatory policies and procedures.
• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections safely.
• Complete daily equipment reports and plant inspections.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or needed repairs to the Plant Manager.
• Operate assigned mobile equipment, such as haul trucks, motor graders, water trucks, and loaders.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping practices for the plant and equipment.
• Assist maintenance personnel with plant repairs and perform preventative maintenance as needed.
• Assist with the upkeep and greasing of all bearings in the plant.
• Wash down equipment, vehicles, and plant structures as needed.
• Maintain effective communication with the Plant Manager and other personnel on the job site as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Prior experience in safe operation of heavy mobile equipment or in the aggregates industry preferred.
• General maintenance abilities are required.
• Proficient knowledge of MSHA/OSHA safety requirements.
• Exhibit a positive, upbeat attitude and work collaboratively as a team player.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be willing to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Physical Demands:
This job operates in a plant environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and sit for extended periods of time. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing at times. The employee must consistently lift and carry items up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 60 pounds. Must be able to frequently climb stairs and ladders. Ability to use vibration tools. May occasionally deal with heights. Must be able to safely maintain 3 points of contact when applicable.

Work Environment:
Most of the time is spent outdoors in the processing plant. Assignments may require periods of work in all weather conditions, heat, cold, wet, or dry. May have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel, exhaust, lubricants, solvents, etc. Work areas may have noise levels up to 90 dbs. Work areas require personal protective equipment such as hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, high visibility vest or shirt, and hearing protection.

Physical Requirements

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What to Expect During our Hiring Process

• Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
• Paid Orientation
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