Material Handler​/Laborer

Material Handler/Laborer

Gotham Aggregates, Newark, NJ

8 Doremus Avenue, Newark, NJ 07105, United States

FLSA/EEO Classification:

Laborers and Helpers Overtime Status:
Hourly, Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive Position

Braen Stone Industries, the leading supplier of construction materials including stone, sand, asphalt, septic materials, recycled materials and agricultural limestone, is currently seeking a Material Handler/Laborer in our Newark, NJ location.

We are a safety minded company and expect the successful candidate to be as well. This position is hourly, non-exempt from overtime. Overtime is paid after 40 hours are worked each week.

The expectation of a Material Handler/ Laborer is to manipulate and maintain Tele Stacker conveyer belt to safely prepare, secure and load barges andtomakesurethattheprojectsarecompletedaccurately and timely according to marine demands. Itis important for

Material Handler/ Laborer to communicate with eachotherto meetallproduction/sales/customer needs while always following the Company’s core values of Service, Integrity and Respect.

• Operate remote controlled conveyer belt and small powered equipment like a skid steer
• Inspect equipment/controlstomaintainsafedaily operations
• Completemiscellaneousmaintenance/cleaning tasks i.e., sweeping, shoveling, general labor duties accordingtobusiness needs
• Assist with repair and service of Tele Stacker
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Conducting pre-shift inspections of Tele Stacker and all work areas including Boston barge and all other machinery on site, as well as on-going daily inspections and post-shift inspections
• Participate in pre-shift meetings with other team members to plan and execute the loading process of each individual barge
• Adding materials to completed barges according to business need as assigned by Manager
• Working with team to make barge loading adjustments as dictated by changing weather conditions
• Cross train into other heavy equipment once familiar with operations
• Abilitytoestablisheffectiveworkingrelationshipswithfellowemployeesand supervisors
• Strong communication skills and comfortable communicating via two-way radio to other team members
• Basic math skills
• Ability and interest in learning marine terminology and technology
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing instructions and processes

• Dailycheckingofequipment/machineryforpre-shift compliance and communication with team on findings and equipment performance
• Standingforlongperiodsoftime,bending,twisting,kneeling,stooping, crouch/crawl
• Routine pushing/pullingwhenoperatingremote controls
• Liftingis required
• Pulling of marine ropes for extended periods of time
• Perform all job related functions in all weather conditions, via ladder at elevated heights, near water
• Ability to tread water
• Exposure to high levels of noise, grease, and dust
• Ability to work extended hours as required by changing weather conditions and business needs

Pay: $18.00-$23.00/Hour

This position may be subjected to seasonal layoffs.

Please note that although every effort has been made to craft a thorough job description, this is a fluid document which will be updated, modified, and added-to, as necessary.

Braen Stone Industries has been family owned, operated, and oriented for 120 years. We want the best for our employees! With that said, we promote a healthy lifestyle, offer competitive pay, encourage time off to relax and rejuvenate and provide the tools to retire in style!

• Sick/personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor 401(k) contributions and employer match
• Flexible Spending Account
• AFLAC
• Comprehensive wellness program with financial rewards!
• Braen Gear…who doesn't love a free shirt, beach towel, or jacket?
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• A blowout of a Christmas Party
• Summer Family Picnic (think zip lining, swimming, boating, eating, and the competitive Company softball game!)
• Safety Program
  - Get caught doing some good and earn some really cool prizes
• Matching Gift program

Braen Stone Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

We are a drug-free workplace and we conduct pre-hire screenings on all job candidates.