Plant Helper/Laborer (Day Shift) | Garfield Sand & Gravel - Del Valle, TX

Description

Are you ready to start a new career with a LEADER in the industry and WORLD CLASS team!

What we offer:

- Competitive hourly pay with OT opportunities

- Annual Pay Increases

- PTO Available as of DAY ONE

- Opportunities to grow with company

- Guaranteed to be home every day

- 401(k) plan with company match

- Employee Pension plan (at no cost to employees)

- Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAY

POSITION SUMMARY

The laborer/helper will assist with production, perform general labor tasks, maintain plant housekeeping, assist with routine maintenance on plant and equipment and provide assistance in all areas of the plant as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

- Maintain a clean and safe work environment. These duties include primarily shoveling spillage areas, also to include lubricating machinery, monitor the plant conveyors, shakers, crushers, feeders, and pumps, heavy ground maintenance, and inspect plant daily.

- Maintains yard and equipment

- Cleans conveyor belt areas and performs minor preventive maintenance and replaces worn/damaged components as needed. Assists with other maintenance as needed

- Follow all safety and environmental rules, regulations and procedures as set forth by company policies, MSHA, TCEQ and other regulators

- Assist with operation of other equipment, such as skid steer and water truck, as needed

- Adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations

- Perform duties with minimum supervision

- Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience

- Stable work history

- Plant experience a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, possible weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed

- Must be able to read equipment operating manual

- Must be able to complete pre-shift inspection report

- Must be able to read and interpret gauges

- Must be able to wear all required safety equipment

- Must be able to communicate over CB radio or with hand signals and warning sounds, with coworkers regarding movement of vehicles and mobile equipment

- Must be service oriented with proven ability to work in a TEAM environment

- Must be able to follow instructions as well as make some independent decisions

- Must be able to perform duties in a safe and environmentally responsible manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- This job requires the ability to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes

- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders on a repetitive basis

- Must be able to use tools such as brooms/mops, shovels, weed eater, wheelbarrow and similar to perform duties

- Must be able to stoop, bend and lift 100 lbs. from ground to waist level on a repetitive basis

- Must work outside in all weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions

- Must be able to work at various heights

- Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls

- Possess good vision to perceive depth at close range and distances up to 150 feet

- Must be able to climb on and off equipment to operate and service

- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel in limited space in cab of vehicle

- Must be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per day

WORKING CONDITIONS

There will be times when outside assignments may require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

- Medical

- Prescription Drug

- Dental

- Vision

- Health Care Reimbursement Account

- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

- Wellness Programs

- Employee Assistance Plan

- Paid Holidays and Vacation

- 401(k) with Company matching

- Pension

- Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability

- Long-Term Disability Options

- Employee Life Insurance

- Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance

- Business Travel Accident Insurance

- Direct Deposit Payroll

- Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan

- College Scholarship Program – for dependent children

- Matching Gift Program

- New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.