Yard Laborer

Job Summary The Yard Laborer is responsible for maintaining the ready-mix plant and performing other general duties as needed. All duties are to be performed while exhibiting and championing safe work and environmental compliance practices for the incumbent as well as co-workers.

Benefits At Cal Portland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees.  Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation t’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.  All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.  

Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.  The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation Responsibilities Responsible  for the day-to-day plant clean-up and maintenance which includes: manual labor, heavy lifting, shoveling, lubrication of plant components and minor plant adjustments

Perform other tasks associated with the production of concrete products as assigned

Load, unload and move material as directed

Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency

Perform daily plant and equipment inspections

Operate and/or assists workers engaged in operating machinery and equipment used in the production process

Work with plant management to identify problems and potential problems that need to be addressed

Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, and company policies and procedures

Report any unsafe condition, accidents or incidents to supervisor immediately

Perform other duties as required/assigned

Education

High school diploma/GED Requirements/Qualifications Ability to work safely and properly follow all company policies

Understand the knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility

Ability to be self-directed, with minimal supervision

Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required

Physical requirements:

Sit, stand, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
Climb on equipment, stairs, and ladder as high as 400 feet in elevation

Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground) and crawl under and into enclosed spaces

Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Ability to see and hear safety indicators and warnings and will have exposure to all levels of noise, requiring hearing protection

Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process

Exposure to cement, clay, limestone and various chemicals; see MSDS for more details

Overtime is required as needed and may include Saturdays Preferred:

Familiarity with MSHA regulations

Preferred knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement

Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.