Plant Maintenance Assistant - Industrial Clean-up

About Hedrick Industries

Hedrick Industries is a leading aggregates producer across the Southeast. Crushing and selling sand, stone, and gravel is an exciting and dynamic industry with strong career growth opportunities for employees. Our materials have literally built the communities in which we live – our schools, roads, hospitals, parks, and homes. Hedrick Industries has been a flagship American business for 100 years and remains proudly family owned and operated. Learn more at www.hedrickind.com.

Location:

952 Thompson Creek Road

Pageland, SC 29728

Job Title: Plant Maintenance Assistant

Hourly Pay: $20 (entry level) to $23 per hour

Reports to: Site supervisor

Position Summary:

The Plant Maintenance Assistant position is an entry level position at our sites. It is an important position at the plant in order to maintain overall standards. This position allows someone to learn about our operations. It is also a good position for someone who would like to learn the business and grow with the company. This position is good for someone who likes to work with other people, be a part of a team, and perform different tasks throughout the day. Welding experience is a plus, but not required as it is not a main job duty.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Must be eighteen years of age or older

· Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

· Must have a track-record of being a dependable employee

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Part of the production team at the plant that assists in maintaining a safe and clean workspace

· Conducts daily safety and maintenance inspections

· Performs routine maintenance and clean-up

· Assists with maintenance

· Helps set-up and maintain the plant to maximize production capabilities

· Welding experience and being mechanically inclined is a plus – but not required

· Operates smaller equipment to assist with plant maintenance, including skid steers, manlifts, forklifts and backhoes (training will be provided)

Success Factors:

· Self-starter

· Versatile and adaptable to adjust to the needs of the business

· Openness to learn how to operate various types of mobile equipment

· Problem solving and trouble shooting skills

Essential Functions, Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

· Pre-employment drug screening

· Able to work outdoors in most weather conditions

· Able to work in a physically rigorous work environment. Position may involve walking, standing, sitting, bending, and climbing stairs. Job may require crouching, stooping, or crawling.

· Stand for extended periods

· Able to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs

· Able to swing 16-pound hammer

· Able to use impact wrench

· Able to pull chain/cable hoist

· Able to climb steps/ladders

· Able to work in small/high spaces

Performance Standards

At Hedrick, we value employees who live our core values of:

· Safety – Committed to high standards for your personal safety in the work environment

· Productivity - Committed to an honest day’s work and pace setting where possible

· Reliability – Arrives on time and proactively manages time off

· Positive Mindset – Is flexible, versatile, and able to support the operation in multiple ways

As a company we also value our customers and our communities. We are dedicated to supporting the regions in which we operate.

Total Rewards Job Benefits

· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Profit Sharing and 401(k) Savings Plan

· Life Insurance

· Short & Long Term Disability

· Employee Assistance Program

· Holiday Bonus

· Hedrick Incentive Plan

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Holidays

· Educational Assistance

· Employee Referral Bonus

· Work Boot Reimbursement Program

Ongoing career development and training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Do you enjoy working outdoors?

Experience:

- Welding: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Pageland, SC 29728 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person