Laborer I

Monarch Cement Company; Humboldt (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Cement Company is seeking a Laborer I in the Cleanup department. The role involves keeping the plant clean and presentable, with exposure to dust, loud noise, heat and cold. The Laborer will use shovels, brooms, and power cleaning equipment, and will need to operate forklifts and other machinery safely.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, and 3–5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Compliance with all safety policies and labor agreements is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Three to five years of work experience preferred.
• Must comply with all safety policies and regulations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the plant in a clean, presentable manner.
• Clean motors, dust collectors, hoppers, piping and related equipment.
• Operate forklift trucks, vacuum truck, bobcat loaders and jackhammers.
• Work from scaffolds and ladders to reach areas to be cleaned.
• Follow safety rules and report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.

Skills

Safety rules adherence

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Vacuum truck

Bobcat loader

Jackhammers

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL DEFINITION: #131 - LABORER I

DEPARTMENT: CLEANUP

(This occupational definition is intended only as a broad description and will not cover many specific instances and/or revisions, when the employee is expected to follow proper instructions and in their absence, to act in accordance with sound judgment. Compliance with the Company's Safety Rules, Standard Operating Procedures, Working Rules, and its Labor Agreements is assumed and required regardless of the individual employee's occupation. Minimum education requirement High School Graduate or GED equivalent.) Three to five years of work experience is preferred.

The primary responsibilities of the Laborer are to maintain the plant in a clean, presentable manner. The Laborer will be exposed to dust, loud noise, heat and cold, high elevations and all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibrating exposure.

This occupation requires the use of shovels, brooms, and/or power cleaning equipment to keep floor areas, walkways, structural steel, and materials handling devices free of debris. The Laborer cleans motors, dust collectors, hoppers, piping and similar equipment used in the Kiln and Milling Departments, as well as ramps, idlers, chutes, allied equipment in the Rock and Shale Plants, conveyor gallery and railroad hopper cars as directed.

The Laborer must be able to work from scaffolds and ladders as required to reach areas to be cleaned, work inside rotary kilns, grinding mills and dust collectors. A Laborer must learn how to operate efficiently and safely: fork lift trucks, vacuum truck, bobcat type loaders, jackhammers, chipping hammers, and other equipment.

The individual is capable of following oral and/or written instructions who accomplishes duties in a safe, systematic manner. Must comply with all safety policies and regulations.

A Laborer reports any malfunction of equipment or other condition which tend to slow or stop production or can affect the equipment mechanically or electrically to his Supervisor.

The Laborer, who may also be required to perform such other duties as authorized persons may direct, continues in this classification by maintaining a high standard of performance.

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