004080-Laborer

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laborer at Heidelberg Materials North America supports safe and efficient plant operations by performing general labor duties, material handling, housekeeping, and assisting production teams. This role is based in an industrial setting emphasizing safety, productivity, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include assisting with plant, quarry, warehouse, or yard operations and following all safety policies to maintain clean, organized work areas and communicate hazards promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work safely and follow instructions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor duties including cleaning, shoveling, sweeping, and material handling.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials and supplies.
• Support production and maintenance teams as needed.
• Operate hand tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Conduct routine inspections and report safety hazards or equipment issues promptly.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Assist with plant, quarry, warehouse, or yard operations as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as required to support operational needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reports To: Kris Risher, Labor Yard Supervisor

Position Summary

The Laborer supports safe and efficient plant operations by performing general labor duties, material handling, housekeeping, equipment support, and assisting production teams. The position works in an industrial environment and plays a key role in maintaining productivity, safety, and operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform general labor duties including cleaning, shoveling, sweeping, and material handling.

Assist with loading and unloading materials and supplies

Support production and maintenance teams as needed

Operate hand tools and equipment safely and effectively

Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Conduct routine inspections and report safety hazards or equipment issues promptly.

Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations.

Assist with plant, quarry, warehouse, or yard operations as assigned.

Perform additional duties as required to support operational needs.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Ability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment.

Ability to work safely and follow instructions.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Willingness to learn equipment operation and plant processes.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Frequent bending, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Ability to work in varying weather conditions and around industrial equipment.

Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Exposure to dust, noise, moving machinery, heat, cold, humidity, and outdoor conditions.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.