Plant Helper/Laborer - Recycle Yard, Houston TX
full-time•Houston
About this role
Are you ready to start a new career with a LEADER in the industry and WORLD CLASS team!
What we offer:
- Competitive hourly pay with OT opportunities
- Annual Pay Increases
- PTO Available as of DAY ONE
- Opportunities to grow with company
- Guaranteed to be home every day
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee Stock Options
- Employee Pension plan (at no cost to employees)
- Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAY
POSITION SUMMARY
The laborer/helper will assist with production, perform general labor tasks, maintain plant housekeeping, assist with routine maintenance on plant and equipment and provide assistance in all areas of the plant as needed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment. These duties include primarily shoveling spillage areas, also to include lubricating machinery, monitor the plant conveyors, shakers, crushers, feeders, and pumps, heavy ground maintenance, and inspect plant daily.
- Maintains yard and equipment.
- Cleans conveyor belt areas and performs minor preventive maintenance and replaces worn/damaged components as needed. Assists with other maintenance as needed.
- Follow all safety and environmental rules, regulations and procedures as set forth by company policies, MSHA/OSHA, TCEQ and other regulators.
- Assist with operation of other equipment, such as skid steer and water truck, as needed.andnbsp;andnbsp;
- Adhere to MSHA/OSHA and plant safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Perform duties with minimum supervision.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- Stable work history
- 1 year Industrial plant, construction, or related experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must be available to work 12-hour shifts, possible weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
- Must be able to read equipment operating manual.
- Must be able to complete pre-shift inspection report.
- Must be able to read and interpret gauges.
- Must be able to wear all required safety equipment.
- Must be able to communicate over CB radio or with hand signals and warning sounds, with coworkers regarding movement of vehicles and mobile equipment.
- Must be service oriented with proven ability to work in a TEAM environment.
- Must be able to follow instructions as well as make some independent decisions.
- Must be able to perform duties in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This job requires the ability to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders on a repetitive basis.
- Must be able to use tools such as brooms/mops, shovels, weed eater, wheelbarrow and similar to perform duties.
- Must be able to stoop, bend and lift 50 lbs. from ground to waist level on a repetitive basis.
- Must work outside in all weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions.
- Must be able to work at various heights.
- Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls.
- Possess good vision to perceive depth at close range and distances up to 150 feet.
- Must be able to climb on and off equipment to operate and service.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel in limited space in cab of vehicle.
- Must be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per day.
WORKING CONDITIONS
There will be times when outside assignments may require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 90 dbs.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Other facts
Tech stack
General Labor,Plant Maintenance,Safety Compliance,Teamwork,Communication,Equipment Operation,Housekeeping,Preventive Maintenance,Heavy Ground Maintenance,Shoveling,Inspection,Problem Solving,Physical Stamina,Attention To Detail,Time Management,Service Orientation
About Martin Marietta
A member of the S&P 500 Index and a leading supplier of building materials, Martin Marietta employs more than 9,400 people across 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas. Our aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt products are the foundational materials on which our communities thrive and grow. Martin Marietta’s Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
Every member of our ONE Martin Marietta team is driven by our shared values of Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Community and Stewardship. We provide exceptional customer service and strive to be good neighbors in the 500 communities in which we operate. We also support each other and work to build a legacy our loved ones will be proud of. We know that together, we’ll make an impact that lasts far beyond tomorrow.
Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Website: http://www.martinmarietta.com
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Industry: Mining
Founding Year: 1994
What you'll do
- The laborer/helper will assist with production and perform general labor tasks while maintaining plant housekeeping. They will also assist with routine maintenance on plant and equipment as needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Plant Helper/Laborer - Recycle Yard, Houston TX do at Martin Marietta?
As a Plant Helper/Laborer - Recycle Yard, Houston TX at Martin Marietta, you will: the laborer/helper will assist with production and perform general labor tasks while maintaining plant housekeeping. They will also assist with routine maintenance on plant and equipment as needed..
Why join Martin Marietta as a Plant Helper/Laborer - Recycle Yard, Houston TX?
Martin Marietta is a leading Mining company.
Is the Plant Helper/Laborer - Recycle Yard, Houston TX position at Martin Marietta remote?
The Plant Helper/Laborer - Recycle Yard, Houston TX position at Martin Marietta is based in Houston, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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