Laborer

Optimized Process Designs LLC; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation/time off

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs LLC (OPD) seeks a motivated Laborer to support field crews in Carthage, TX. The role involves material handling, site housekeeping, and assisting skilled trades on outdoor job sites.

Candidates should be able to work long shifts, travel as required, and perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions. Strong safety awareness and teamwork are essential for success, with exposure to engineering and construction workflows within the Koch family.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform demanding outdoor work
• Ability to work in teams and follow safety procedures
• Willingness to travel and work long shifts as needed
• Adaptability to variable weather and site conditions

Responsibilities

• Move materials
• General housekeeping on site
• Shoveling dirt, compacting dirt, breaking or chipping concrete
• Removing concrete forms
• Assist craft workers by carrying tools and moving materials
• Use tools: jack hammers, dirt compactors, dirt shovels, chipping guns/hammers, framing hammers, crow bars
• All other duties as required

Skills

Physical labor

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Stamina

Tools

Jack hammers

Crow bars

Dirt compactors

Shovels

Framing hammers

Job description

Your Job

The jobsite located in Carthage, TX has an opening for a Laborer.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects. OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement. This enables clients to have a ''one stop shop'' for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPD's industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

What You Will Do

Some core responsibilities for a Laborer include:

• Move materials


• General Housekeeping


• Shoveling dirt, compacting dirt, breaking or chipping concrete


• Removing concrete forms


• Assist craft workers by carrying tools and moving materials to work areas


• Be able to use the following tools: jack hammers, dirt compactors, dirt shovels, chipping guns/hammers, framing hammers, and crow bars


• All other duties as required

We Expect All Field Employees To

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture.


• Recognize safety hazards and risks.


• Participate in onsite safety meetings.


• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures.


• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite.


• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work.


• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment.

Some Physical Demands Of Being a Laborer Include

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.


• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs.


• Standing for extended periods of time up to 12 hours per day.


• Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.


• Must have good hand-eye coordination.


• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.


• Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week


• Must be willing and able to work in extreme weather including heat, humidity, and cold


• Must be willing and able to work on scaffolds and at high elevations


• Must be willing and able to meet all basic physical requirements.


• Must be willing and able to attend mandatory safety meetings.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous construction experience


• Basic knowledge of tools and crafts

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

• medical


• dental


• vision


• flexible spending and health savings accounts


• life insurance


• ADD


• disability


• retirement


• paid vacation/time off


• educational assistance


• infertility assistance


• paid parental leave


• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).