1st Shift Concrete Production Laborer (Temporary/Contract)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; White Lake Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is hiring a 1st Shift Concrete Production Laborer (Temporary/Contract) for a precast concrete facility in Michigan. You will produce high-quality precast products, read blueprints, operate forklifts and cranes, and maintain safety.

Competitive pay of $21 per hour, Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–5:00 PM, Saturday 6:00 AM–3:30 PM, with overtime opportunities. This role offers hands-on manufacturing experience and a path toward leadership and supervisory

Qualifications

• Must have strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Desire to learn and grow into leadership opportunities.
• Ability to read and follow production instructions and prints.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality precast concrete products according to specifications.
• Strip and set up concrete forms.
• Read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints.
• Operate forklifts, bridge/gantry cranes, and production equipment.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and basic tool maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following 5S standards.
• Assist with general production duties and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Leadership potential

Reading prints/instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Supervisory experience is a plus

Tools

Forklifts

Bridge/Gantry Cranes

Production Equipment

Power Tools

Job description

Job Title: 1st Shift Concrete Production Laborer (Temporary/Contract)

Pay: $21.00/hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
Classification: Temporary/Contract

Are you ready to build a career with a company that promotes from within? We are seeking hardworking and motivated individuals to join our Concrete Production team. This role offers hands‑on manufacturing experience, opportunities to learn heavy equipment operation, and a clear path toward leadership and supervisory positions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality precast concrete products according to specifications
• Strip and set up concrete forms
• Read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints
• Operate forklifts, bridge/gantry cranes, and production equipment
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and basic tool maintenance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following 5S standards
• Assist with general production duties and other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Desire to learn and grow into leadership opportunities
• Ability to read and follow production instructions and prints
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation
• Previous lead or supervisory experience is a plus but not required

Equipment Used:

• Forklifts
• Bridge/Gantry Cranes
• Production Equipment
• Power Tools

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to squat, crawl, kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to safely operate or learn power tools and heavy equipment
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures and humidity conditions

Safety Requirements:

• Safety Glasses Required
• Steel-Toed Shoes Required

Work Environment:

• Precast concrete manufacturing facility
• Partially climate-controlled work areas
• Indoor and outdoor work environments
• Exposure to varying temperatures and humidity throughout the year

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive starting pay of $21.00/hour
• Opportunity to develop skills operating heavy equipment
• Clear advancement path into leadership and supervisory roles
• Stable schedule with overtime opportunities
• Company committed to employee development and promoting from within