Entry-Level Plant Team Member - Concrete Production

County-Materials-Family-of-Companies; Maxwell (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

County Materials in Maxwell, IN is hiring a Plant Team Member to support daily concrete pipe and precast manufacturing by preparing molds, forms, reinforcement, and materials. This entry‑level role provides hands‑on training for equipment, safety, and production processes while you work with experienced teams to keep operations safe, efficient, and on schedule.

You will join a collaborative team and have opportunities to learn multiple production tasks, stage materials, and contribute to quality

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 0–2 years of related manufacturing, production, construction, or plant experience.
• Ability to exercise good judgment when working around machinery and unloading materials.
• Strong teamwork mindset with flexibility to support production needs.
• Self‑ motivated with the ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing workloads.
• Safety-minded approach to all job tasks.
• Willingness and ability to learn, be trained, and cross-train on equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, inspect, and stage concrete forms and molds before each production cycle.
• Read and follow basic production instructions, layouts, and shop drawings.
• Place and secure steel reinforcement using tie guns, clip guns, or hand wire tools.
• Install concrete accessories such as steps, knockouts, spacers, and inserts.
• Clean forms, tools, molds, and production areas after each cycle.
• Stage materials and components in designated areas to support continuous concrete production.
• Assemble and position form components according to drawings or instructions.
• Operate small forklifts and other material‑handling equipment after training and certification.
• Apply concrete release oil to molds and components as directed.
• Assist with moving, setting up, and cleaning headers, pallets, and equipment for pours.
• Operate overhead or jib cranes after training to move materials safely.
• Work safely around automated production equipment with appropriate awareness.
• Participate in quality control checks, safety meetings, and plant clean‑up activities.
• Perform other production or plant support tasks as assigned

Skills

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Self-motivated

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Jib crane operation

Job description

County Materials in Maxwell, IN is hiring a Plant Team Member to support daily concrete pipe and precast manufacturing by preparing molds, forms, reinforcement, and materials. This entry‑level role provides hands‑on training for equipment, safety, and production processes while you work with experienced teams to keep operations safe, efficient, and on schedule.

You will join a collaborative team and have opportunities to learn multiple production tasks, stage materials, and contribute to quality