Laborer

At Lhoist North America, our core values of Respect, Courage, and Integrity are more than words. We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you, you may find your next great opportunity with us.

We believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports plant operations and does general labor work. Helps with loading and bag trucks and fills in where needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

- Perform general plant labor in all operational areas of the plant.

- Demonstrate a working knowledge or ability to learn the hydrator and hydrator related systems, and the ability to perform all responsibilities of a hydrator operator when needed.

- Demonstrate a working knowledge or ability to learn the slurry and slurry related systems, and the ability to perform all responsibilities of an slurry operator when needed.

- Clean bins, conveyers, spills, material from under conveyers and catwalks, and other cleaning duties as assigned.

- Continuously observe, monitor, and report any condition that could lead to equipment failure or a safety hazard.

- Ability to operate heavy equipment including vacuum truck, bobcat, loader, man lift, forklift, water truck, and tractor in a safe manner.

- Assist maintenance in preventative care and minor repairs of equipment used.

- Assist in outage work, as needed.

- Learn various entry level positions and cross train in other areas of the plant as needed, for example the Warehouse position.

- Responsible for completing equipment and work area inspections.

- Must comply with all company, state, federal, and governmental regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental, health, and safety.

- Report any potential operational or safety problems to management.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

ATTRIBUTES:

- Industrial background with good troubleshooting skills.

- Knowledgeable of current environmental regulations and practices as they relate to the lime industry.

- Previous experience operating heavy equipment is desired.

- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and reading is required.

- Must be able to work shift work, seven days a week including holidays and be flexible to schedule changes, including overtime.

- Must have a telephone and be open to call-outs.

- Effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, managers, customers and peers.

- Demonstrate the ability to operate a computer is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

- Must be physically able to perform work assigned.

- Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.

- Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 150 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.

- Will be working at times in covered environment but mainly in a lime/mineral environment.

- The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Lime/Mineral Particles.

- The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.

- Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds.

Safe Quality Food (SQF):

- Ensure a SQF workplace and in regulatory compliance with Federal FDA – Food Modernization Safety Act (CFR Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, , Part 507)

- Support Environmental Health and Safety, as well as SQF initiatives and awareness programs.

- Be a leader and promoter of employee safety and SQF culture.

- Ensure employees have a clear understanding of expected safety and SQF performance and the required training.

- Ensure proper training programs are implemented for new employees and continued for existing employees.

- Actively participate in audits for regulatory, safety, SQF and environmental compliance at the site.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE: Previous labor experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is preferred.

Hourly Rate: $28.45

Lhoist North America is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your well-being and future.

Lhoist North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, respect, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment strengthens our teams and drives innovation. That’s why we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and strive to ensure every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

At Lhoist North America, inclusion isn’t just a policy, it’s a core part of who we are. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact lna.accommodations@lhoist.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.