Laborer

The Laborer performs a variety of tasks as per this job description and as assigned. The laborer must ensure to complete all assigned tasks in a safe manner and in compliance with the organizations safety guidelines and requirements.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete area inspections and report by completing the daily plant expecting form and turn into the Foreman and / or Site Manager.
• Monitor and maintain conveyor system.
• Shovel and remove debris from conveyor system.
• Grease and lube pulleys, rollers, head frames, etc.
• Splice and patch belting as needed.
• Operate support equipment such as a skid steer, fork lift, man lift and / or dump truck to aid in completion of tasks.
• Inspect equipment prior to shift for safety, environmental and maintenance defects by completing the daily plant expecting form and turn into the Foreman and site Manager.
• Assist in replacing motors, idlers, pulleys, v-belts, couplings, bearings, gear boxes, etc.
• Monitor ground conditions in area you are maintaining
• Complete Daily pre / post / shift inspections - report as needed to Foreman and Site Manager.
• Maintain adequate cleanliness of equipment- report any defects to Foreman and Site Manager.
• Monitor environmental compliance (dust) of area.
• Inspect wear items on equipment & report as needed to Foreman and Site Manager.
• Perform housekeeping (clean, shovel, remove trash and debris) to ensure a safe, clean and complaint operation. Ensure site remains compliant with all MSHA, CALOSHA and EPA standards.
• Other duties as outlined by Foreman and / or Site Manager.

Competencies

• Communication & strong mechanical aptitude
• Understands MSHA and CALOSHA regulations
• Must have a strong team oriented work ethic with strong focus on safety and environmental compliance.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must be able to follow oral, written plans and directions

Certificates / Licenses / Registrations

A valid driver’s license is required

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous chemicals and outside weather conditions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is regularly exposed to wet or slippery ground conditions.

Employee must wear required personal protective equipment; up to and including safety vest, hard hat, ear protection, gloves and safety glasses.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis
• Climb up and down ladders, stairs and equipment throughout the course of a shift
• Stoop, reach, squat, bend, kneel, push, pull and walk on uneven surfaces
• Able to work in wet and dry conditions and extreme heat and cold

Education / Experience

Related experience preferred but not mandatory.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify

Esta Organizacion Participa en E-Verify

R&K Ready Mix Concrete LLC, is an EEO / AA (equal opportunity / affirmative action) company and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

R&K Ready Mix Concrete LLC,. es una compañía EEO / AA (igualdad de oportunidades / acción afirmativa) y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo religioso, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, origen nacional, ascendencia, edad, condición física odiscapacidad mental, condición médica, información genética, estado civil o familiar, estado militar o de veterano, o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley federal, estatal o local en los programas o actividades que opera.