Job description
Job Summary
Responsible for ensuring raw materials are properly received, stored and loaded for production. Also responsible for performing routine maintenance on plant equipment, ensuring that the yard area is properly maintained and organized and assisting “walk up” customers with loading materials as needed.
Essential Job Duties/Functions
- Performs daily routine checks of compressors and “bag” houses to ensure equipment is operating correctly.
- Prepares equipment for plant start-up each morning.
- Observes incoming raw materials to ensure required specifications are met.
- Operates a front-end loader unload raw materials and place in proper bin location.
- Operates forklift to move, place and load masonry products.
- Operates screener and ensures adequate inventory of ash for block plant production.
- Retrieves appropriate material with front-end loader according to specifications given by the batch operator and loads material in proper bin for processing.
- Works in other areas when needed.
- Unloads cement rail cars as needed.
- Conducts physical inventory of raw materials as needed.
- Performs routine maintenance on front-end loader/forklift, compressors, “bag” houses, pumps and valves and reclaimer as well as screening equipment.
- Performs routine inspection of material silos to ensure cleanliness and prevent material clogging.
- Performs general housekeeping tasks in and around the plant building and yard as needed including tasks such as sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, cutting grass, etc…
- Maintains the overall orderly organization of equipment and supplies in and around the yard and plant.
- Checks and maintains dust system.
- Maintains cleanliness and appearance of plant grounds.
- Other duties as directed by the plant manager
- Must be available to work Roanoke(main), Botetourt, Rocky Mount, Salem and Moneta as needed.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Experience
- Valid/current NC driver’s license.
- Experience with general or routine maintenance tasks.
- Ability to safely operate a front-end loader and forklift.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instruction and work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to read, write and distinguish colors.
Equipment Used
- Front-end loader
- Forklift
- Various hand and power tools.
- Water hose.
- Push broom.
Physical Demands
- Occasional bending, stooping and kneeling.
- Frequent periods of extended sitting.
- Occasional need to climb heights of up to 60 feet.
- Occasional need to stretch, reach and grab.
- Occasional lifting of up to 100 lbs.
- Frequent use of foot pressure to operate clutch and transmission.
- Occasional periods of walking across uneven surfaces
Environmental Conditions (Personal Protective Equipment is provided where necessary or requested)
- Majority of work performed outside.
- Exposure to elements of weather including heat, cold, rain and dust.
- Occasionally/frequently exposed to rough, muddy, icy walking surfaces.
- Intermittent exposure to high noise levels and vibration.
- Frequent exposure to moving parts/pieces of equipment.
- Frequent exposure to cement, lime, concrete, admixtures, dust, diesel fuel and other substances that may cause burns, be toxic or explosive if handled incorrectly.
- Frequent exposure to water and wet conditions.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Construction Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
- Loader operation: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Construction Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
- Loader operation: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location
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