Concrete Production Support Specialist

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. We push the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future.

About the role

This position supports production in areas of the Concrete Operations team. You will be cross-trained in multiple areas to support production needs.

Values: Innovation, Commitment & Passion, Integrity, Team & Relationships.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train in several areas of Concrete Operations:
  • Grout: Follow standard work per product to complete grout seams and necessary stamping details. Load parts in/out of the steam tent and key complete from process board. Keep area clean and clear daily.
  • Prep: Grind and patch raw product as needed (respirator training included). Keep product moving through the prep cell on time. Work with Kitting to understand priority items.
  • Spray Team: Prep and clean molds, stage tabs/rebar and other needed items in area. Roll out sprayed concrete panels during each set. End of spray set clean up. Cross-train to become mixer and sprayer.
  • Kitting: Follow standard work procedures per product to ensure it can be handled and shipped without damage. Create/modify pallets into specified configurations. Use of saws, drills, staplers, and heat shrink wrapping. Load semi-trailer with kitted product for shipping.
  • Casting: Demold, clean, set-up, and pour casted products. Operate and clean the Concrete Batch Mixer. Refill raw materials hopper and stock bases/footers. Use hoists and forklifts to move materials.
  • Paint: Follow standard work to ensure product meets specification. Proper use, labeling, and disposal of paints and other materials. Clean paint equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Able to stand for the majority of shift and use hand tools for 2-3 hours at a time.
• Must be comfortable with cross-training.
• Takes ownership and pride in delivering a high-quality product.
• Basic computer knowledge, preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay

The target hourly range is $18.50 - $20.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. The posted pay range reflects the expected compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Starting pay may be above or below this range based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and training needs. In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity.

Benefits

For eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.