1st Shift Loading General Labor

Loading Crew Position

Reports to:

Raw Materials Supervisor

Position Summary:

The loading crew's primary responsibility is loading product for shipment.

Adhere to PDM's Core Values:

• Relationship Building:
  We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
• Accountability:
  We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
• Urgency:
  We operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation:
  We embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
• Pillars:
  1) Safety,
  2) Quality,
  3) Happiness,
  4) Performance

Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability:

• Learn & understand company safety policies and procedures and promote compliance.
• Support the PDM Objectives of being Low Cost Producer and High Quality Provider.
• Focus on increasing productivity and lowering material cost while maintaining expected levels of quality & communication with superiors.
• Assist in the transformation of the shop floor culture to one of Continuous Improvement and Accountability.
• Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance:

Production

• Support development & execution of Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the most efficient use of labor and materials
• Assist Foreman in identification of variance to daily plan
• Support cross-training of employees
• Support communication, including start-of-day meetings, to understand expectations and provide feedback
• Communicate with crew and Foreman
• Understand & accomplish daily tasks assigned by the Foreman
• Notify appropriate personnel of issues requiring maintenance work orders to be issued
• Follow proper procedures for placement of dunnage- stacking, and loading & shipping
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings and small spaces.
• Operate shag truck when required
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials

Safety

• Identify, understand, & report safety hazards, poor behavior and unsafe actions immediately
• Daily 5S compliance
• Review work areas w/Foreman
• Participate in safety program and training
• Understand & abide by company policies relative to safety training

Requirements

Knowledge &

Skills:

• Applicants must be able to stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs., crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.

Education:

Minimum High School or GED

Experience:

Experience in the Precast Industry desired but not required

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer