2nd Shift Groundsperson

Douglassville Quarry, a division of the H&K Group, Inc., is looking for a Groundperson to support production and maintenance during the second shift. The ideal candidate is safety focused, action oriented, pays attention to detail, and excels at teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Perform all work in a safe and professional manner
• Perform plant maintenance
• Maintain clean work areas including catwalks, walk-ways and general plant area
• Proactively learn plant functions and operations
• Obtain all knowledge to complete assigned tasks
• Take direction from and work in a team with all other site personnel
• Cross train to learn all jobs of plant and be able to substitute when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR related experience and/or training
• A combination of education and experience may be considered
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Willing and able to work a second shift schedule
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ months related experience
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Strong preference for Loader operation experience
• Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting
• MSHA or other relevant safety certification

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand and walk
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Specific vision needs include depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; vibration
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Noise level is usually loud

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health benefits
• 401(k) savings and investment plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Pre-employment drug testing and physical required.