Plant Laborer

CRH•Apac, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

APAC Central Inc., a CRH company, is seeking a Plant Laborer for quarry operations. The company produces crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, and asphalt, and performs heavy highway and infrastructure construction work across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. The position pays $18 per hour, with pay based on experience, and includes a $1,500 sign-on bonus. The role offers hands-on training, growth opportunities, and the possibility of advancement through internal promotion in a team-oriented, safety-first environment. The Plant Laborer operates and monitors rock, sand, and gravel plant equipment to process materials for construction projects. The role includes controlling machinery from a panelboard, monitoring gauges and equipment, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping the plant and worksite clean, performing routine maintenance, and assisting with repairs. The employee may also perform general labor duties and help mentor and train newer team members. Work is primarily outdoors, in varying weather and environmental conditions, with exposure to moving machinery, heights, airborne particles, and loud environments. The role may involve travel, nights, weekends, extended hours, and various shifts as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
At least 2 years of related experience is preferred, though motivated individuals may be trained.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
Valid DOT medical card or willingness to obtain one.
Ability to work in all weather conditions and on various shifts.
Willingness to travel, work nights or weekends, and handle extended hours as needed.
Commitment to wearing required personal protective equipment and following safety procedures.
Basic math, reading, and writing skills for tracking materials and time records.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate clearly with the team.
Ability to climb, balance, and perform tasks requiring physical agility; regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; and occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25–50 pounds as needed.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception to operate equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

Class A or B CDL.
Experience operating front-end loaders and skid loaders.
Familiarity with Excel, Word, electricity, and mechanics.
Leadership potential and ability to help direct and train others.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor rock, sand, and gravel plant equipment to batch, crush, and sort materials.
Control machinery from the panelboard to manage material feeding, crushing, and sifting processes.
Observe gauges and machinery to maintain quality and safety standards.
Keep the worksite and plant clean, organized, and safe.
Conduct routine plant maintenance and report major issues to supervisors.
Assist with repairs using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment as needed.
Mentor and train newer team members.
Perform general labor duties as required.
Report consistently and on time.
Follow all safety rules and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.