Laborer/Extra Expeditor

About the role

The Laborer/Extra Production Expeditor will perform general labor activities for the entire plant, including plant clean-up, train and cover Production Expeditor vacancies for a 24/7 operation. Production Expeditors observe equipment, assist in determining cause of equipment and process problems while maintaining communication with the Control Room Operator (CRO) to keep all processes flowing.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor activities for the entire plant, including plant clean-up.
• Perform general housekeeping assignments and maintain cleanliness of plant work areas.
• Operate safely, inspect, and lubricate all mobile equipment, as required including but not limited to bobcat, forklift, sweeper, loader, high-reach, telehandler, and overhead crane in accordance with standard operation procedures.
• Perform all relevant tasks required for the preparation and loading of rail cars including the operation of the rail car pusher.
• Keep all process material pathways open and material flowing properly using all available tools including air lances, power-shot devices, high pressure water lances, etc.
• Fill all current and future raw material additive bins associated with the raw mill, kiln or cement mills.
• Ensure cement and raw materials are directed to the proper destination and monitor material levels as required.
• Manage raw material stockpiles and move raw materials into storage areas as required.
• Respond independently to operational problems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and practices; or as directed by the CRO and Shift Foreman, maintaining communication with CRO and shift foreman.
• Perform regular inspection of all plant equipment.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to plant equipment.
• Load and move bypass dust as required throughout the facility.
• Assist and/or load rail cars when required.
• Fill fuel tanks as required to maintain steady operation of the kiln.
• Obtain operational data as required and convey information as necessary.
• Operate, inspect limestone stacker / reclaimer.
• Backfill current and future jobs as required (which are on rotating three shifts).
• Absorb shift personnel, as required.
• Perform process sampling duties (hot meal).
• Complete welding and burning assignments as required within safety standards.
• Responsible for throwing switches, 480V and below only.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures; assist with physical inspections of plant property/departments.
• Understand and comply with all safety regulations.
• Identify and correct safety hazards; participate in regular safety training, safety topic meetings and task training.
• Cooperate with all external inspectors as necessary.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Able to satisfy ATF application requirements for Cardox use.
• Able to work swing shifts, extended hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Able to successfully complete on-the-job training.

Physical Requirements

• Able to wear all required MSHA safety equipment.
• Climb steps and ladders, traverse walkways (including catwalks) and work at high elevations.
• Work in confined spaces and awkward positions which require the ability to twist, turn, bend, crouch, stoop, and kneel.
• Lift/carry/push/pull up to 94 lbs.
• Able to safely operate mobile plant equipment to standards, enter & exit vehicles safely (by pulling body weight into vehicle while maintaining a minimum three-point contact).
• Good eyesight for close, distance, and depth perception.
• Adequate hearing to be aware of equipment malfunction.
• Dexterity with both hands, extended reaching with both hands and arms.
• Physically capable of performing strenuous assignments.
• Proper use of standard labor tools including but not limited to jackhammers, shovels, and sledgehammers.
• Able to stand on hard surfaces and traverse uneven work surfaces.
• Work in and exposure to dust, noise, extreme heat, and all types of weather conditions.
• Able to sit for long periods of time when operating equipment.
• Proper wear and use of respirator, when required.

Starting pay

• $25.32/hour during probation as Laborer.
• $28.13/hour upon completion of 75 working day probationary period for Laborer and when working as a Laborer.
• $34.85/hour when training and working as a Production Expeditor.

Additional shift differential

• $1.50/hr. when working 2nd shift.
• $1.80/hr. when working 3rd shift.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical (including prescription), dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer