PRODUCTION LABORER - (SANDBLASTER)

Wells Concrete•Crystal Lake, IL

63d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Produce high-quality Concrete products with a focus on safety and efficiency. Salary range $27.20 WHY WORK FOR US? At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results. In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative. Health, dental and vision insurance Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance Wellness Incentives Paid holidays Flex spending for medical and daycare Health savings account (HSA) 401(k) plan with profit sharing Access to Nice Healthcare Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (PTO) Wishbone Pet Insurance Critical Illness Benefit Plan Accident Insurance Plan Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Must have interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers
Must be able to solve problems quickly and efficiently
General math skills and ability to read tape measure
Ability to work with others to get the project completed efficiently and work independently when needed
Knowledge of products the company uses, and which products would work best
Understand and accept changes that are implemented to become Best in Class

Responsibilities

Stripping forms by pulling finished cured goods off of forms and loading onto trailer.
Cleaning forms after product is removed using a scraper, steel wool, shovels, sanders, solvents, etc.
Setting up forms for pouring, including cutting and placing rebar, pulling or “stressing” rebar strand, tying mesh, and installing imbeds (including plates, vectors and core walls) and setting side rails.
Pouring concrete, including placing, raking, and shoveling concrete.
Finishing concrete using various tools/methods such as smooth float, steel trowel, brooming, raking and power trowels to achieve a desired finish.
Locating products stored in the Yard that have been approved for sandblasting.
Sandblasting concrete surfaces according to the specifications of approved designs.
Follows instructions, guidelines and procedures timely and accurately.
Looks for ways to improve processes, reduce errors and increase efficiencies.
Performing plant cleanup/housekeeping including putting away tools, sweeping debris and cleaning cluttered areas.
Adhering to safety standards.
Operating and maintaining man-lift, and other machinery including overhead cranes
Driving yard vehicles, including truck, trailer, tractor and/or Tucker/Redimix truck on company grounds.