SMG- Concrete Plant Laborer - NWA

Standard Materials Group, Inc. is a CRH company producing and providing ready mix and materials transportation serving Arkansas and Oklahoma. Standard Materials Group, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since the early 20th century and look forward to continued success in the 21st century!

• $1,500 Sign‑On Bonus for all new team members
• Competitive hourly pay based on your experience and skills
• Comprehensive health insurance to keep you and your family covered
• Dental and vision insurance for complete peace of mind
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution to help you build your future
• Paid time off so you can recharge and take care of what matters most

• Assist the batch plant manager in daily plant operations and maintenance tasks
• Perform light servicing and general upkeep on plant equipment, using ladders for access when needed
• Safely operate heavy equipment such as bobcat, skid steer, man lift, water truck, and haul truck
• Promptly report any issues to management
• Contribute to all aspects of plant operation, including running loaders, managing batch house, and cleaning conveyor belt screens
• Assist with maintaining ice supplies for concrete mix loads as required
• Help with landscaping duties to keep plant grounds safe and tidy, utilizing weed eaters, mowers, and other landscape tools
• Communicate clearly and consistently with co‑workers, especially when operating or backing equipment, using hand signals or other agreed methods
• Always comply strictly with company policies and OSHA/MSHA safety regulations
• Follow instructions from the batch man and Operations Manager regarding daily assignments and site expectations
• Complete daily equipment inspections and required documentation in accordance with company standards
• Support and help train less experienced team members to build a stronger, safer crew
• Take on other duties as needed to support plant operations and your fellow team members
• Operate and inspect heavy equipment, report problems quickly
• Assist with plant operations, maintenance, and landscaping
• Communicate clearly with the team and follow all safety rules
• Help train new staff and perform other assigned tasks

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license required (must obtain and maintain)
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must pass a job‑specific physical, drug screen, and criminal background check
• Strict commitment to safety standards and procedures
• Must have a positive, professional attitude and be willing to help others
• Ability to work flexible hours, including up to six days a week, with possible overtime, nights, and weekends
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas (including face shields, safety shoes, and safety vests)
• Compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations is mandatory

• Willingness and ability to learn plant operations and equipment handling
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math for record keeping and understanding work instructions
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to operate complex equipment safely and efficiently under varying conditions
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work, both independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with securing and transporting heavy equipment is a plus
• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25‑50 lbs. as needed
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

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