Floating Plant Laborer

Job ID: 508700

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

Pay Rate $17-18.50 an hour/Depending on Experience.

Position Overview

Safety Sensitive Position Floating Plant Laborer to assist the foreperson with maintenance of the worksite to maintain a safe and compliant work environment, perform various duties across multiple locations where demands are required.

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to the Foreperson, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Follow direction of Foreperson as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
• May be called upon to run small power tools.
• Lifts, carries and holds material, tools and supplies.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• Perform servicing and maintenance on plant equipment as needed, using ladders to access platforms, and landings.
• Groundwork such as cleaning and changing conveyor belts, changing or cleaning conveyor screens and other labor work will be performed.
• Complete cleanup assignments mainly with hand-held tools; work safely around moving and/or rotating equipment while using the required personal protective safety equipment.
• Operate light mobile equipment as trained and directed.
• Perform cleanup with water avoiding unsafe conditions of water on motors and other electrical equipment and be able to work and move hoses safely while standing on slippery surfaces.
• Keep Manager informed of any problems affecting assigned work.
• Be aware of environmentally sensitive areas and be alert to correct environmental problems that may develop in the assigned work area.
• When working with co-workers, constant eye contact will be maintained when backing, communicating using hand signals or other movements.
• Perform daily pre-and-post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Previous related experience and/or training preferred.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined per company policy.
• Must be willing to travel from location to location when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes and Safety Vest.

• Ability to read, write and do basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.

• Ability to shovel safely and to use correct lifting techniques.
• Ability to perform a competent workplace examination to identify hazards before starting work.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to climb ramps or stairs repeatedly and to climb vertical ladders occasionally.
• Ability to work outdoors with a wide range of environmental exposure including being in the sun, rain, or cold for long periods of time.
• Ability to wear respirator in workplace conditions containing fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion