Emulsion Plant Laborer (Yard Man)

Emulsion Plant Laborer (Yard Man)

General Description

Seeking skilled and unskilled emulsion plant laborers. 

Key Duties

Individuals will be expected to carry out a wide range of tasks which may include:

• Work with plant operator in the loading of asphalt emulsions into customer vehicles (distributors, tack wagons, tankers)
• Operating some machinery, such as Yard Stacker, forklift
• Assisting plant operators and plant foreman with manufacturing operations
• Keeping facility grounds and work areas in a neat and orderly fashion
• Assisting plant operators and foreman with plant maintenance and repair tasks – mechanical aptitude and knowledge of hand and power tools is desired

• Must be able to work nights and weekends when required

Qualification Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience. 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Driver’s license
• Good math skills (preferred)
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

• Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by Paving Personnel to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Repeated physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Occasionally work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of power tools or hand tools involved in cleaning, maintenance and repair.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds individually and up to 90 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity to use hand tools, power tools, and to form proper hand signals for customer loadout operations
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely. 

• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the plant site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.                                                                                            

• Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that Plant Personnel encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, commonly found in a manufacturing environment.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found in road construction or near equipment, such as, grease, diesel fuel, gasoline, and asphalt.

• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment, moving plant machinery, and customer traffic.

Company Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.