Laborer (Temporary)

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

PURPOSE

Primary responsibilities include assisting in production functions and plant maintenance.

This is a temporary position, the employee will work a full-time schedule from May through August.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Practice and promote safety in such a way as including but not limited to; assessing risks before starting tasks, only performing authorized activities, utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Exercise and encourage core values including but not limited to; developing self and coaching others by inspiration and empowerment
• Assists in maximizing performance of stationary equipment by performing repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environment and areas.                   
• Understand and comply with Environmental and Health & Safety policies to assure that environmental, health and safety are the first priority
• 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 
• Conducts pre-shift safety inspections of equipment and work areas.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and effectively
• Must understand equipment functions and processes of the primary areas
• Assist with raw material handling needs
• Assist with river operations when required
• Other duties as assigned

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBS

This position will work with Operators and management. They will communicate and work together to insure the customer’s needs are met in a safety and constructive manner. 

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required Education:  High School diploma/GED

Required Work Experience: 

• Knowledge of products, industry terminology

Required Computer and Software Skills:  General computer proficiency

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.