Material Handler/Laborer

ISPOR Open Source Models Special Interest Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick/personal time

Paid Holidays

Medical

401(k) with Safe Harbor 401(k) match

Flexible Spending Account

AFLAC

Job summary

Braen Stone Industries is seeking a Material Handler/Laborer at our Newark, NJ location to operate a TeleStacker conveyor belt and support barge loading and maintenance tasks. The role requires teamwork, strong communication, and safety awareness, with overtime after 40 hours.

Responsibilities include equipment inspection, daily upkeep, general labor duties, and collaboration with the team to adjust loading based on weather and production needs.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment on industrial sites.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and communicate clearly.
• Willingness to perform physical tasks in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate remote-controlled conveyor belt and equipment.
• Inspect equipment and maintain safe daily operations.
• Perform general labor tasks including cleaning and maintenance.
• Assist with repair and service of TeleStacker.
• Contribute to pre-/post-shift inspections and load planning.
• Assist team with barge loading and weather-based adjustments.

Skills

Teamwork

Strong communication

Safety minded

Basic math

Adaptable

Tools

TeleStacker conveyor belt

Skid steer

Job description

Material Handler/Laborer

Gotham Aggregates, Newark, NJ

8 Doremus Avenue, Newark, NJ 07105, United States

FLSA/EEOClassification:LaborersandHelpers Overtime Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

SafetySensitive Position

Braen Stone Industries, the leading supplier of construction materials including stone, sand, asphalt, septic materials, recycled materials and agricultural limestone, is currently seeking a Material Handler/Laborer in our Newark, NJ location.

We are a safety minded company and expect the successful candidate to be as well. This position is hourly, non-exempt from overtime. Overtime is paid after 40 hours are worked each week.

The expectation of a Material Handler/ Laborer is to manipulate and maintain TeleStacker conveyer belt to safely prepare, secure and load barges andtomakesurethattheprojectsarecompletedaccurately and timely according to marine demands. Itis importantforMaterial Handler/ Laborer to communicate with eachotherto meetallproduction/sales/customer needs while always following the Company’s core values of Service, Integrity and Respect.

• Operateremote controlled conveyer belt and small powered equipment like a skid steer
• Inspectequipment/controlstomaintainsafedaily operations
• Completemiscellaneousmaintenance/cleaning tasks i.e., sweeping, shoveling, general labor duties accordingtobusiness needs
• Assist with repair and service of TeleStacker
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Conducting pre-shift inspections of TeleStacker and all work areas including Boston barge and all other machinery on site, as well as on-going daily inspections and post-shift inspections
• Participate in pre-shift meetings with other team members to plan and execute the loading process of each individual barge
• Adding materials to completed barges according to business need as assigned by Manager
• Working with team to make barge loading adjustments as dictated by changing weather conditions
• Cross train into other heavy equipment once familiar with operations
• Abilitytoestablisheffectiveworkingrelationshipswithfellowemployeesand supervisors
• Strong communication skills and comfortable communicating via two-way radio to other team members
• Basic math skills
• Ability and interest in learning marine terminology and technology
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing instructions and processes

Physical Demands:

• Dailycheckingofequipment/machineryforpre-shift compliance and communication with team on findings and equipment performance
• Standingforlongperiodsoftime,bending,twisting,kneeling,stooping, crouch/crawl
• Routinepushing/pullingwhenoperatingremote controls
• Liftingis required
• Pulling of marine ropes for extended periods of time
• Perform all job related functions in all weather conditions, via ladder at elevated heights, near water
• Ability to tread water
• Exposure to high levels of noise, grease, and dust
• Ability to work extended hours as required by changing weather conditions and business needs

Pay: $18.00-$23.00/Hour

This position may be subjected to seasonal layoffs.

Please note that although every effort has been made to craft a thorough job description, this is a fluid document which will be updated, modified, and added-to, as necessary.

Braen Stone Industries has been family owned, operated, and oriented for 120 years. We want the best for our employees! With that said, we promote a healthy lifestyle, offer competitive pay, encourage time off to relax and rejuvenate and provide the tools to retire in style!

• Sick/personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor 401(k) contributions and employer match
• Flexible Spending Account
• AFLAC
• Comprehensive wellness program with financial rewards!
• Braen Gear…who doesn't love a free shirt, beach towel, or jacket?
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• A blowout of a Christmas Party
• Summer Family Picnic (think zip lining, swimming, boating, eating, and the competitive Company softball game!)
• Safety Program- Get caught doing some good and earn some really cool prizes
• Matching Gift program

Braen Stone Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

We are a drug-free workplace and we conduct pre-hire screenings on all job candidates.