General Labourer

About the company

Pure Metal galvanizing is a group company of Valmont Industries which produces infrastructure products to support and enrich growing economies around the world. Valmont is organized around four segments: Engineered Support Structures, Coatings, Irrigation and Utility Support Structures. Since our founding in 1946, we have been driven by passion, integrity, continuous improvement and delivering results. Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) is publicly traded on the NYSE.

Essential Functions:

· Maintain and wear the appropriate safety equipment as required, including but not limited to approved safety footwear, safety glasses, a hard hat with a face shield, protective gloves, high-visibility clothing, and any other necessary safety equipment for the safe handling of materials.

· Verify the safe operating condition of equipment, racks, chains, and other devices used in the process. Report any unsafe conditions immediately to maintenance or a supervisor.

· Perform repetitive heavy lifting and continuous bending.

· Maintain communication with and assist co-workers in preparing and processing materials.

· Assist crane operators by hooking and unhooking materials as needed.

· Rack and rig materials as required.

· Maintain the production schedule by locating raw materials for processing, loading and unloading materials, removing miscellaneous debris before and after processing, banding materials as needed, and ensuring finished products are properly located.

· Load and unload trucks as required.

· Assist kettle operators with drossing and cleaning the work area as needed.

· Perform paddling functions to enhance the quality of galvanized products, including using air guns to remove zinc needles when required.

· Verify material quantities before and after processing. If any material is lost, immediately notify the appropriate area to locate and assist as needed.

· Inspect materials to ensure proper tagging and verify the quality of the finished galvanized product.

· Perform general operator duties in the Water Treatment plant, if required.

· Assist with general plant cleanup and housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

· If required, perform cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, and cleaning office areas, lunchrooms, changing rooms, and restrooms

· Empty trash bins and ensure proper waste disposal, if required.

· Restock cleaning supplies and report any shortages, if necessary.

· Follow all safety protocols while performing cleaning tasks.

· Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including long gloves and a dust mask.

· Perform any other duties as assigned.

· Work safely, protecting yourself and others from accidents and injuries.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to lift and bend continuously.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Complete all training as required by the Company

Forklift license required, or the ability to obtain a license by passing written and hand on tests for procuring future licensing. Crane and rigging certification required, or the ability to obtain a license by passing written and hand on tests for procuring future licensing.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to twist, reach, bend, push, pull, sweep, shovel, and lift. Lifting requirements include lifting various sized and shaped material from waist to chest height. Some floor to chest and overhead lifting required. Required weight range for two people ranges from 2 to 170 pounds. Work 8 hours up to 10 hours per day, 5 days per week and overtime as needed.

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to working in an unheated building, some outside work, in ambient temperature and weather conditions.

Vapors and fumes expelled from various process tanks, hydrochloric acid, zinc ammonium chloride, zinc and chromate quench, may be irritant at times. However they are well within their regulatory limits.

Personal Protective Equipment:

The employee will be required to wear all safety equipment as mandated by Company Safety Policies.

Safety Requirements:

The employee must comply with all health and safety policies and programs enforced by the Company. Employee should be aware of rules and regulations around JHSC and its members, additionally have an understanding of the environment they will be working in and potential hazards within it. All employees at PMG have the responsibility to ensure they maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Work remotely

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No

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $22.94-$27.77 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

Benefits:

Flexible language requirement:

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French not required

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

Work Location: In person