Yard Laborer

CalPortland; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Retirement program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Yard Laborer to support the ready-mix plant and assist with general duties. You will work safely to maintain equipment, perform cleaning tasks, and help ensure efficient production of concrete products.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, with willingness to work in varying weather and apply PPE as needed.

Qualifications

• Understand hazards and follow all safety policies.
• Be self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Must use proper PPE as required.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Able to work in all weather conditions and around cement/dust.

Responsibilities

• Plant clean-up and maintenance, including heavy lifting and lubrication.
• Support production of concrete products as assigned.
• Load, unload and move materials as directed.
• Work with teammates to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Perform daily plant and equipment inspections.
• Operate or assist with machinery used in production.
• Identify problems to plant management and report unsafe conditions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Self-direction

Physical stamina

PPE usage

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

MSHA knowledge

Cement equipment knowledge

Job description

The Yard Laborer is responsible for maintaining the ready‑mix plant and performing other general duties as needed. All duties are to be performed while exhibiting and championing safe work and environmental compliance practices for the incumbent as well as co‑workers.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$23.50/ hr

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day‑to‑day plant clean‑up and maintenance which includes: manual labor, heavy lifting, shoveling, lubrication of plant components and minor plant adjustments
• Perform other tasks associated with the production of concrete products as assigned
• Load, unload and move material as directed
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Perform daily plant and equipment inspections
• Operate and/or assists workers engaged in operating machinery and equipment used in the production process
• Work with plant management to identify problems and potential problems that need to be addressed
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, and company policies and procedures
• Report any unsafe condition, accidents or incidents to supervisor immediately
• Perform other duties as required/assigned

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work safely and properly follow all company policies
• Understand the knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility
• Ability to be self‑directed, with minimal supervision
• Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Physical requirements:
  • Sit, stand, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
  • Climb on equipment, stairs, and ladder as high as 400 feet in elevation
  • Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground) and crawl under and into enclosed spaces
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Ability to see and hear safety indicators and warnings and will have exposure to all levels of noise, requiring hearing protection
• Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process
• Exposure to cement, clay, limestone and various chemicals; see MSDS for more details
• Overtime is required as needed and may include Saturdays
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record

Preferred:

• Familiarity with MSHA regulations
• Preferred knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on‑going drug and alcohol testing.