Laborer

Lhoist

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports plant operations and does general labor work. Helps with loading and bag trucks and fills in where needed.

Requirements

Industrial background with good troubleshooting skills.
Knowledgeable of current environmental regulations and practices as they relate to the lime industry.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and reading is required.
Must have a telephone and be open to call-outs.
Effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, managers, customers and peers.
Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 150 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
Will be working at times in covered environment but mainly in a lime/mineral environment.
The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Lime/Mineral Particles.
The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating heavy equipment is desired.
Ability to operate a computer is preferred.
Previous labor experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform general plant labor in all operational areas of the plant.
Demonstrate a working knowledge or ability to learn the hydrator and hydrator related systems, and the ability to perform all responsibilities of a hydrator operator when needed.
Demonstrate a working knowledge or ability to learn the slurry and slurry related systems, and the ability to perform all responsibilities of an slurry operator when needed.
Clean bins, conveyers, spills, material from under conveyers and catwalks, and other cleaning duties as assigned.
Continuously observe, monitor, and report any condition that could lead to equipment failure or a safety hazard.
Ability to operate heavy equipment including vacuum truck, bobcat, loader, man lift, forklift, water truck, and tractor in a safe manner.
Assist maintenance in preventative care and minor repairs of equipment used.
Assist in outage work, as needed.
Learn various entry level positions and cross train in other areas of the plant as needed, for example the Warehouse position.
Responsible for completing equipment and work area inspections.
Must comply with all company, state, federal, and governmental regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental, health, and safety.
Report any potential operational or safety problems to management.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ensure a SQF workplace and in regulatory compliance with Federal FDA – Food Modernization Safety Act (CFR Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, , Part 507)
Support Environmental Health and Safety, as well as SQF initiatives and awareness programs.
Be a leader and promoter of employee safety and SQF culture.
Ensure employees have a clear understanding of expected safety and SQF performance and the required training.
Ensure proper training programs are implemented for new employees and continued for existing employees.
Actively participate in audits for regulatory, safety, SQF and environmental compliance at the site.