Laborer

Texas Lehigh Cement•Buda, TX

67d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide range of labor, cleaning, equipment operation, and essential plant support activities to maintain a safe, efficient, and the continuous operation of the Plant. This role supports multiple departments, in addition to general clean up needs throughout the Plant.

Requirements

Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools, power tools, and mobile equipment.
Ability to work various shifts, including rotating, extended hours, and respond to call outs.
Ability to efficiently work both as a team and individually.
Ability to work outdoors in demanding physical conditions include walking over rough and uneven surfaces, climbing ladders up to 20 feet and stairs, bending, pushing, pulling, and working in awkward positions, working in confined spaces, lifting and carrying materials up to 50 pounds frequently, 75 pounds occasionally, and 100 pounds rarely.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safety and effectively perform the essential functions of the job. This includes, but not limited to, the ability to understand written safety procedures, warning signs, hazard communications, work instructions, training materials, emergency instructions, and Company policies, as well as the ability to effectively communicate site safety requirements, hazards, instructions, and concerns to coworkers, supervisors, vendors, contractors, and other individuals on Company property.
Ability to pass required background checks, physical examination, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a related manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

Responsibilities

Perform general clean-up duties using hand tools and powered equipment including but not limited to shovels, brooms, chipping hammers, jackhammers, concrete saws, walk-behind skid steers, wheelbarrows, sledgehammers, motorized sweepers, and vacuum trucks, as needed.
Clean plant operating equipment, including but not limited to: Unplugging chutes and silo feeders. Unplugging preheat tower vessels, feed pipes, conveyor drags, and belt conveyors.
Perform janitorial and groundskeeping duties, including changing air conditioner filters, mowing, weeding, and trimming as needed.
Provide relief and fill in for other positions as required; perform additional duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Production Manager.
Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, dump trucks, Bobcats, front-end loaders, haul trucks, water trucks, sweepers, backhoes, and man lifts.
Observe all company safety policies, established procedures, and maintain clean and organized work areas on a continuous basis.
Conduct pre-shift inspections of equipment, perform basic maintenance tasks, and report any malfunctions or necessary repairs.
Other job duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.