Process Finishing Laborer - 1st Shift

U.S. Pipe 2024•Union City, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Pipe and Foundry is seeking a Production- Labor Pool Associate for our Union City, CA location. The labor pool will train in departments best suited for the applicant based on previous skill and/or interview with an employee. Labor pool includes potential job responsibilities of machine operator, equipment operator, line worker, shipping worker, and others. Labor pool employees are eligible to enter the maintenance apprenticeship program. The labor pool fills in on production jobs when required within departments, replacing absentees and vacations, etc. The labor pool serves as a relief man to relieve regular employees for work and lunch breaks. The labor pool is responsible for good housekeeping in any work area assigned, safe work practices, and a safety-first mindset. The labor pool does all work as assigned by the supervisor to support production needs.

Requirements

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
Must be able to climb steps and ladders.
Must be able to bend and stoop repeatedly.
Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects and materials weighing 50 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull objects and materials weighing more than 50 pounds.
Must be able to manually roll pipe on rails.
Must be able to work under various working conditions.
Should be able to learn and perform simple jobs in a reasonable time.
Must be safety conscious at all times.
Must be able to work in both hot and cold environments.
Must be able to practice safe work procedures and comply with applicable safety rules and regulations in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Train in departments best suited for applicant based on previous skill and/or interview with employee.
Operate machinery and equipment.
Work as a line worker and shipping worker.
Enter the maintenance apprenticeship program.
Fill in on production jobs when required within department replacing absentees, vacations, etc.
Serve as a relief man to relieve regular employees for work and lunch breaks.
Maintain good housekeeping in any work area assigned.
Practice safe work procedures and maintain a safety-first mindset.
Perform all work as assigned by the supervisor to support production needs.
Complete clean-up tasks involving picking up, sweeping, and shoveling.
Help remove production materials and all other debris in area.
Position equipment back in proper place.
Recognize defective equipment and appropriately report defects to leadership/supervisor.