Ready Mix Plant Laborer

Job Summary

The Plant Laborer will perform duties associated to the cleanliness of the plant and equipment, as well as routine maintenance.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees.  Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.  All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.  Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.  The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on the plant and equipment such as lubricating, fueling, cleaning and assisting with repairs
• Drive vehicles to maintain dust control on plant grounds and haul roads
• Will be required to perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections on all equipment they are required to operate (including but not limited to loaders)
• Work safely and efficiently to complete assigned tasks
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays
• Repair crusher, i.e. liner changes, oil systems and operations, monitor and change worn parts
• Repair conveyor systems, i.e. bearing replacement, drive systems, change screen cloths, structural fabrication
• General maintenance of water pumps and electrical requirements and wear-prevention of equipment
• Operate mobile equipment including man lifts and some heavy equipment
• General labor duties such as shoveling and sweeping
• Job duties described are not exhaustive and may be supplemented from time to time as necessary without prior notice

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Job requires the following abilities: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, frequent lifting of 75 lbs., occasional lifting of 100 lbs., stretching, driving, sitting and shifting of gears
• Must have a valid current Driver’s license/clean driving record
• Must have reliable transportation and excellent attendance
• Able to work flexible hours with varying start and stop times; overtime work will be required as needed by the company
• Able to use a shovel, broom to clean plant grounds and surrounding area of the plant
• Able to efficiently use and operate hand and power tools
• Must be able to communicate with company personnel by radio and able to work cooperatively and efficiently with others
• May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather and be able to work in wet environments
• Must meet OSHA 10 guidelines and be able to follow all CalPortland Safety Policies
• Steel toe boots are required
• Approved PPE will be provided and must be sued when required
• Able to read and write in English
• Ability to work under pressure
• Work with minimal supervision
• New Hires will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and must test negative on a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen upon offer of employment
• Will be subject to random drug and alcohol screening as required by company policy

Preferred:

• 1-3 years preferred, but willing to train
• Working knowledge of aggregate production and associated equipment
• Welding experience a plus
• Understanding of operations and safety requirements for the equipment
• Understanding of the type and quality of materials being produced

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.