Laborer

Lhoist • Calera, AL

6d

About The Position

The Laborer supports safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations by performing general labor and operational support tasks in an industrial manufacturing environment with kiln operations. The role requires strict adherence to company policies, safety rules, MSHA and environmental regulations, and proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

The Laborer assists kiln, production, and maintenance operations; cleans plant and loadout areas; handles and stages materials; and operates basic tools and equipment. The role may include operating or assisting with forklifts, skid steers, and vacuum trucks when trained and authorized. The Laborer monitors work areas and equipment for abnormal conditions, maintains housekeeping, and follows approved methods for dust control, waste handling, spill prevention, material disposal, and emissions control.

The position involves physically demanding work in hot, dusty, noisy industrial environments and requires accessing plant areas, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights up to approximately 120 feet, and entering confined spaces and tunnels. Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call as needed. A high school diploma or GED is required; technical training or an associate’s degree and relevant industrial experience are preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong commitment to safety, PPE compliance, and housekeeping standards.
• Ability to work safely in hot, dusty, and noisy industrial environments.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently when required.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and punctual, with consistent attendance.
• Willingness and ability to learn new tasks, procedures, and equipment.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods and frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to access plant areas, climb stairs and ladders, work at heights up to approximately 120 feet, and enter confined spaces and tunnels.
• Ability to work around high-temperature kiln systems, moving equipment, conveyors, and mobile equipment.
• Ability to tolerate heat, cold, noise, vibration, dust, fumes, and lime/mineral particles.
• Ability to see, hear, communicate, and maintain situational awareness in an industrial environment.
• Availability for rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call work as required.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training or an associate’s degree in a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in heavy manufacturing, mining, or industrial plant operations.
• Prior experience working around kilns, conveyors, or heavy equipment.
• Basic computer skills, such as MS Office, SAP, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in compliance with company policies and applicable MSHA, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Wear and properly use required PPE, including hard hat, safety goggles, hearing protection, steel-toe/metatarsal boots, gloves, high-visibility clothing, and respiratory protection as required.
• Follow safety procedures for lockout/tagout, confined space entry, hot work, and working at heights.
• Report safety hazards, near misses, incidents, and unsafe conditions to supervision promptly.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings, safety training, inspections, and job safety analyses.
• Perform general labor duties supporting kiln, production, and maintenance operations.
• Clean and remove debris, dust, residue, and material buildup from plant areas, including kilns, coolers, mills, conveyors, silos, screens, baghouses, platforms, catwalks, basements, rail and truck loadout areas, and yards.
• Assist operators during normal operations, outages, and maintenance activities as assigned.
• Monitor work areas and equipment for abnormal conditions, such as excessive heat, dust, leaks, or mechanical issues, and report findings promptly.
• Lift, carry, shovel, sweep, vacuum, and stage materials.
• Use basic tools and equipment such as shovels, brooms, wheelbarrows, and industrial vacuums.
• Operate or assist with forklifts, skid steers, and vacuum trucks when trained and authorized.
• Support equipment servicing, inspections, and housekeeping.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas to prevent slip, trip, fire, and dust hazards.
• Follow approved methods for dust control, waste handling, spill prevention, material disposal, and emissions control.
• Perform tasks in a timely, efficient, and quality-focused manner; work collaboratively or independently as required; and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality and work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call as required.
• Perform physically demanding tasks including standing, bending, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, reaching, and frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Access plant areas, climb stairs and ladders, work at heights up to approximately 120 feet, and enter confined spaces and tunnels.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with an employer match and supplemental contribution based on years of service.
• Educational assistance for continued learning and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED