Plant Laborer

Summit Materials, LLC.•Columbus, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Alleyton Resource is an integrated aggregates and ready mix concrete company based in the Houston and Austin, Texas area. Alleyton operates sand and gravel sites and ready mix concrete locations in the West Houston metropolitan area, and operates quarries in Austin.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Prior experience in safe operation of heavy mobile equipment or in the aggregates industry preferred. General maintenance abilities are required. Proficient knowledge of MSHA/OSHA safety requirements.
Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office products and some ability to adapt to other computer software.
Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as necessary.
This position will be considered for night shift roles, if they become available. Evenings and night shifts may be expected.
Most time is spent outdoors in the processing plant.
Assignments may require periods of work in all weather conditions, heat, cold, wet or dry.
May have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel, exhaust, lubricants, solvents, etc.
Work area may be have noise levels up to 90 dbs.
Work areas require personal protective equipment such as, hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, high visibility vest or shirt, and hearing protection.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing at times.
The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 75 pounds.
Must be able to frequently climb stairs and ladders.
May occasionally deal with heights.
Ability to operate hand levers, foot pedals and steering wheel.
Must be able to enter and exit equipment by climbing 6-step ladder up to 50 times daily.
Ability to remain seated in equipment for up to 12 hours daily.
Must have hand-eye coordination and vision to safely operate mobile equipment.
Ability to read and interpret gauges and use hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
Bending, stooping, climbing and reaching are all required.
Will be required to lift up to 50 lbs. as well as shovel up to 35 lbs. up to 10 hours per day.
Must be able to safely maintain 3 points of contact when applicable.
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, employees and managers.
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. Ability to read, write and do mathematics.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules, regulations and procedures set forth by MSHA/OSHA and Alleyton policies.
Safely perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections, complete daily equipment reports/plant inspections and report unsafe equipment/conditions to supervisor or foreman.
Demonstrate the ability to safely and productively operate equipment at all times as assigned.
Must be able or willing to learn to operate other mobile equipment, including: haul truck, motor grader, water truck and loader.
Maintain good housekeeping practices on plant and equipment using water hoses and shovels.
Assist maintenance personnel with plant repairs when needed. Perform preventative maintenance.
Cross train on other positions in the plant in order to serve as a relief to other operators.
Demonstrates a positive, upbeat attitude and energy level and works as a team player.
Assist with upkeep and greasing all bearings in the plant.
Performs other related duties as may be assigned.