Braen Stone Industries, the leading supplier of construction materials including stone, sand, asphalt, septic materials, recycled materials and agricultural limestone, is currently seeking a Plant Maintenance Laborer for our Sparta Asphalt Plant.
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 8 hours are worked each day. After a probationary period of sixty (60) days, the employee will be required to join Local #472. Medical/Dental/Vision benefits are provided through Local #472 after Union waiting period is satisfied.
Laborer
FLSA Classification: Laborers and Helpers
Overtime Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive Position
Laborers at Braen Stone are expected to safely work together as a team to move, secure, install, load and unload materials with accuracy. It is important for laborers to communicate with each other to meet all production/sales/customer needs while always following the Company’s core values of Service, Integrity and Respect.
Expectations:
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Complete daily maintenance of the asphalt plant; greasing of bearings, adjusting belts, checking of fuel levels
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Assist in loading out trucks
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Will be cross trained to operate equipment
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General quarry/asphalt and maintenance work, laboring in various areas of need
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Complete miscellaneous jobs according to business needs
Required Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes:
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Ability to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees and supervisors
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Must be safety minded
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Mechanically inclined and welding capabilities a plus
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Willingness to learn new tasks and communicate with team members via radio
Physical Demands:
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Standing for prolonged periods of time, bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, crouch/crawl
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Minimal to light level of lifting is required
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Ability to perform job-related functions at elevated heights
- Climb steps and perform manual activity for long periods of time
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
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Hours of work will alternate between the day shift (6am - 4pm) and the night-shift (4pm – 5am) Monday through Friday. Saturday hours will be required.
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Work is performed outdoors in all weather condition
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Periodical exposure to high levels of noise, grease & dust
Pay: $22.15- $23.15
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.
This position may be subjected to seasonal layoffs. This is considered a safety- sensitive position subjected to the Company’s Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy.
Braen Stone Industries has been family owned, operated, and oriented for over 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!
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Vacation days
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Paid Holidays
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Medical
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Dental
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401(k)
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Flexible Spending Account
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AFLAC
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Comprehensive wellness program with financial rewards!
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Braen Gear…who doesn’t love a free shirt, beach towel, or jacket?
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Thanksgiving Turkey
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A blowout of a Christmas Party
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Summer Family Picnic (think zip lining, swimming, boating, eating, and the competitive Company softball game!)
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Safety Program- Get caught doing some good and earn some really cool prizes
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Matching Gift program
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Career Development opportunities
Explore Our Hiring Process
You’re sold, you want to be a part of the Braen team. Here’s a glimpse at our hiring process.
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Apply- We won’t know you’re interested if you don’t apply!
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Interview- Come in once or twice so we can learn more about you and also, to meet the people you’ll be working with. This is your chance to interview us too!
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Offer Letter- Will you be a part of our team? Sign, date and return if it’s a Yes!
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Background Check- Standard background check…nothing to be afraid of
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Physical and Drug/Alcohol Screen- We are proud to be a drug-free workplace
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.
