The Portable Ready-Mix Batch Plant Laborer supports daily plant operations by maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work site; assisting with material handling and loadout; performing routine cleaning of the plant and supporting the batch plant operator as directed. The role is physically demanding and performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions.
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Maintain housekeeping throughout the plant, yard, loadout, and washout areas, including shoveling, sweeping, and removing accumulated concrete and material spillage.
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Wash down mixer trucks, chutes, hoppers, and the loadout area; manage washout containment within capacity.
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Chip and remove hardened concrete buildup from the mixer, hoppers, chutes, and equipment surfaces.
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Assist with charging aggregate bins and moving stockpile material under direction of the operator or loader operator.
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Inspect and clear conveyor belts, gates, and chutes of jams, buildup, and foreign material.
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Support loadout: guide trucks, assist with chute positioning, and add water or admixtures as directed.
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Perform basic maintenance and lubrication tasks; report equipment defects, leaks, and safety hazards promptly.
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Maintain dust control and stormwater/spill containment measures around the site.
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Assist with QC sampling and slump testing as directed (cones, molds, thermometer).
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Follow all lockout/tagout, confined space, and PPE procedures.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the plant manager or batch plant operator.
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Prior experience in construction, ready-mix, aggregates, or a labor-intensive role preferred but not required; will train.
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Valid driver's license preferred; CDL a plus.
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Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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Must be willing to work early mornings, overtime, weekends, and variable hours based on production demand.
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Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality.
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Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and safety procedures.
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Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn plant operations.
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Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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Attention to detail and awareness of surroundings in an active industrial yard.
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Basic math skills for measuring and recording materials.
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Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50–75 lbs.
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Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders/stairs throughout the shift.
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Use hand and power tools, shovels, and washdown equipment for extended periods.
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Work at heights on the batch tower and in confined spaces as required.
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Repetitive motion, gripping, and sustained physical exertion.
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Specific vision and hearing abilities are sufficient to work safely around heavy equipment.
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Outdoor plant and yard environment with exposure to all weather conditions, heat, and cold.
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Exposure to dust, cement, aggregates, admixtures, noise, vibration, and heavy mobile equipment.
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Required personal protective equipment: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection as posted.
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Fast-paced, production-driven environment requires strict adherence to safety protocols.
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Comply with all company, OSHA, MSHA (where applicable), and site-specific safety policies.
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Wear required PPE at all times and inspect it before use.
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Follow lockout/tagout and confined-space entry procedures.
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Report all injuries, near-misses, spills, and unsafe conditions immediately.
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Keep work areas clean and free of slip, trip, and fall hazards.
