Laborer

TEXAS LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY LP; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus Program

Health, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

TEXAS LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY LP – Buda, TX Plant is seeking a qualified applicant for a general labor role. The position supports multiple plant departments, performs cleaning, equipment operation, and essential plant support tasks to keep the plant running safely and efficiently.

Pay ranges from $22.61 to $23.40 per hour based on experience. The role requires physical endurance, the ability to work various shifts, and adherence to all safety policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience in a related manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to pass background checks, physical exam, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clean-up duties with hand and power tools and various equipment.
• Clean plant operating equipment and unplug chutes, feeders, and conveyors.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and basic maintenance tasks.
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, dump trucks, Bobcats, and loaders.
• Provide relief for other positions and follow safety policies.

Skills

Hand & power tools

Mobile equipment operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

English proficiency

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Bobcats

Front-end loaders

Dump trucks

Wheel loaders

Backhoes

Job description

TEXAS LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY LP – Buda, TX Plant

PAY: $22.61 - $23.40/HR Based on Experience

Job Summary:

Performs a wide range of labor, cleaning, equipment operation, and essential plant support activities to maintain a safe, efficient, and the continuous operation of the Plant. This role supports multiple departments, in addition to general clean up needs throughout the Plant.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform general clean-up duties using hand tools and powered equipment including but not limited to shovels, brooms, chipping hammers, jackhammers, concrete saws, walk-behind skid steers, wheelbarrows, sledgehammers, motorized sweepers, and vacuum trucks, as needed.
• Clean plant operating equipment, including but not limited to: Unplugging chutes and silo feeders. Unplugging preheat tower vessels, feed pipes, conveyor drags, and belt conveyors.
• Perform janitorial and groundskeeping duties, including changing air conditioner filters, mowing, weeding, and trimming as needed.
• Provide relief and fill in for other positions as required; perform additional duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Production Manager.
• Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, dump trucks, Bobcats, front-end loaders, haul trucks, water trucks, sweepers, backhoes, and man lifts.
• Observe all company safety policies, established procedures, and maintain clean and organized work areas on a continuous basis.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections of equipment, perform basic maintenance tasks, and report any malfunctions or necessary repairs.
• Other job duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools, power tools, and mobile equipment.
• Ability to work various shifts, including rotating, extended hours, and respond to call outs.
• Ability to efficiently work both as a team and individually.
• Ability to work outdoors in demanding physical conditions include walking over rough and uneven surfaces, climbing ladders up to 20 feet and stairs, bending, pushing, pulling, and working in awkward positions, working in confined spaces, lifting and carrying materials up to 50 pounds frequently, 75 pounds occasionally, and 100 pounds rarely.
• Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position and the need to understand, follow, and communicate workplace safety requirements, the position requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safety and effectively perform the essential functions of the job. This includes, but not limited to, the ability to understand written safety procedures, warning signs, hazard communications, work instructions, training materials, emergency instructions, and Company policies, as well as the ability to effectively communicate site safety requirements, hazards, instructions, and concerns to coworkers, supervisors, vendors, contractors, and other individuals on Company property.
• Ability to pass required background checks, physical examination, and drug screening.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Experience working in a related manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

Working Conditions:

• Regular exposure to dust, loud noise, heat, dirt, and all-weather conditions
• Work at elevated heights up to 225 feet
• Operating mobile equipment may involve jarring motions and vibratory exposure

Essential Physical Demands & Frequency Definitions:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Competitive wages
• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage options
• Retirement savings plan 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay programs
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to be used as a general outline to understand the expectations of the position. Other duties, responsibilities, and tasks will be directed by the management team as necessary to meet the ongoing operational needs of the plant.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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