Laborer

U.S. Pipe; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Collaboration

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

U.S. Pipe and Foundry in Union City, CA is seeking a Production-Labor Pool Associate to support multiple production areas.

This role will train in departments best suited to the candidate’s skills and may perform machine operation, line work, shipping, and other duties as needed. Responsibilities include relieving regular staff for breaks, maintaining clean work areas, and upholding safety practices in a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team-focused environment.
• Commitment to safety rules and procedures.
• Comfort with physical tasks and long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Labor pool trains in departments based on skills and interview outcomes.
• Cover production roles as needed to support operations and replacements.
• Participate in maintenance apprenticeship programs as eligible.
• Relieve regular staff for breaks and vacations as required.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe work practices in assigned area.
• Respond to supervisor directions to support production needs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Stamina

Basic lifting

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for over the past 125 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

U.S. Pipe and Foundry is seeking a Production- Labor Pool Associate for our Union City, CA location.

Regular and Special Duties:

• Labor pool will train in departments best suited for applicant based on previous skill and/or interview with employee.
• Labor pool includes potential job responsibilities of machine operator, equipment operator, line worker, shipping worker, and others.
• Labor pool employees are eligible to enter the maintenance apprenticeship program.
• Labor pool fills in on production jobs when required within department replacing absentees, vacations, etc.
• Labor pool serves as a relief man to relieve regular employees for work and lunch breaks.
• Labor pool is responsible for good housekeeping in any work area assigned.
• Labor pool is responsible for safe work practices and a safety-first mindset.
• Labor pool does all work as assigned by the supervisor to support production needs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb steps and ladders.
• Must be able to bend and stoop repeatedly.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects and materials weighing 50 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull objects and materials weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Must be able to manually roll pipe on rails.
• Responsible for completing clean-up tasks involving picking up, sweeping, and shoveling.
• Must be able to help remove production materials and all other debris in area.
• Responsible for positioning equipment back in proper place.
• Must be able to recognize defective equipment and appropriately report defects to leadership/supervisor.
• Must be able to work in both hot and cold environments.
• Must be able to practice safe work procedures and comply with applicable safety rules and regulations in a heavy industrial environment.

Skills & Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work under various working conditions.
• Should be able to learn and perform simple jobs in a reasonable time.
• Must be safety conscious at all times