Laborer- Competive Pay

Heidelberg Materials hiring for Laborer- Competive Pay jobs in Salem, IN, US

AutoReqId: 20353BR

Pay Class: Hourly

Hourly Pay Rate: 25.28

Department: Operations

Line of Business: Cement Operations

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Posting:

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a General Laborer for our cement facility located in Mitchell, IN.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

What You'll Get To Do

Do you pride yourself in being a jack-of-all-trades? The General Laborer is our entry-level position that is critical to support plant needs by ensuring a safe and productive work environment. In this position, you will have the opportunity to use different skills every day as you learn the cement industry and fill in for vacancies in various areas of our plant including; Quarry and Shipping & Receiving.

• Perform general labor activities for the plant, including housekeeping and assisting with property/department physical inspections
• Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions
• Transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas
• Loading/unloading trucks
• Operate mobile equipment as required (i.e., Bobcat, Yard Sweeper and Forklifts)
• Train in multiple areas of the plant and act as vacancy relief
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures

What We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous work experience in a heavy industrial and/or manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong problem solving skills
• Ability to drive and operate various types of equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, bobcat, etc.
• Mechanical and/or electrical skills are preferred
• Ability to work different shifts, holidays and/or overtime as required
• Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 75 lbs., capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment

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Heidelberg Materials is a drug free workplace

Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled