Laborer

Why work for us?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products and construction services that have been the foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture. Are you ready to build progress with us?

Overview

All duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed and individual works as a team member. Primary responsibilities include assisting in production functions and plant maintenance.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environment and areas.

• Prioritizes SAFETY, then QUALITY, followed by PRODUCTION

• Ensures a safe work environment for self and others at all times.

• Understand and comply with Environmental and Health & Safety policies to assure that environmental, health and safety are the first priority

• Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist as needed to improve EHS

• Communicates effectively and timely with staff

• Ensure all work areas are clean, tidy and organized at all times

• Assists Plant Supervisor and operators as assigned.

• Performs other duties as time permits or as assigned

• Must be willing to work through lunch breaks or take a lunch break at staggered times as required by customer or production demands

• Conducts pre-shift safety inspections of equipment and work areas.

• Assists in maximizing performance of stationary equipment by performing repairs and preventive maintenance.

Results/Accountabilities:

• Internal controls providing reasonable assurance of effective and efficient operations, including actions to prevent and detect fraud and protect Company resources

• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures - unwarranted deviations from established standards, and violations of policy or law

• Ability to work independently, self-starter, yet able to participate within a team environment

• Ability to operate equipment safely and effectively

• Must understand equipment functions and processes of the primary area

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience

• Basic math, reading, and writing skills are required (English)

• Skid Steer Loader equipment, plant, and maintenance experience preferred

Physical Requirements & Conditions:

• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical/drug/alcohol test

• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to perform basic math computations

• Basic computer knowledge is preferred

• Knowledge of products, industry terminology

• Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits

• Punctual and reliable; good attendance required

• Good communication skills - verbal and listening

• Detail-oriented

• Team-player

• Positive, courteous, and helpful approach

• Motivated and eager to learn new skills

• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed

• Local 681 preferred

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EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Position Type Hourly Full-Time

# of Openings 1

Requisition ID 2023-16707

Category Operations

Product Line Cement

Job Locations US-IL-Lockport

Company Holcim US