Asphalt Plant Laborer

Sherwood Companies • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Asphalt Plant Laborer supports daily plant operations to help ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of asphalt materials in accordance with company standards and project specifications. The role assists plant operators, maintains equipment and work areas, and supports consistent production with a strong focus on safety and quality. This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions and involves exposure to outdoor elements, dust, noise, heat, moving mechanical parts, and elevated work areas. Duties, responsibilities, required skills and abilities, and physical requirements may be changed by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to travel to and from plant locations as required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members.
• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Ability to perform essential physical activities including standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking, climbing, and lifting heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions and around outdoor elements, dust, noise, heat, moving mechanical parts, and elevated work areas.

Nice To Haves

• Basic mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Previous experience in asphalt, construction, or industrial environments preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols, wear required PPE, and comply with plant safety procedures and regulations.
• Keep plant grounds, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and free of debris; assist with housekeeping.
• Assist plant operators with production activities, including monitoring material flow, handling raw materials, and supporting plant start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Load and unload materials; operate skid steers or other small equipment as assigned; ensure proper stockpiling and storage of aggregates and other materials.
• Assist with monitoring material quality and plant processes to help ensure products meet design standards and specifications; report irregularities or concerns to plant management.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on plant equipment; identify mechanical issues and promptly report concerns to supervisors.
• Coordinate with plant operators, mechanics, truck drivers, and supervisors to support continuous plant operations.
• Immediately communicate production issues, delays, and safety concerns.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of plant activities, materials handled, and operational issues as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed