Laborer

Laborer

The Laborer performs general labor and clean-up work in a plant or field as directed, and unloads railcars as directed. All duties are to be performed while exhibiting and championing safe work and environmental compliance practices for the incumbent as well as co-workers. This position currently is working M-F from 7am to 3 : 30pm, but schedule may vary based on business needs (at times it becomes a 4-10 hour shift).

At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.

All regular full-time hourly employees may enroll in medical, dental and vision plans on the 1st of the month following 60 days. Other employer paid benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program. In addition, the company has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from voluntary life, accident, long term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity.

Employees receive 5 days CA sick pay after 90 calendar days, 10 paid holidays after 90 calendar days, and paid vacation accrual beginning upon hire, allocated in January based on hours worked in the previous year. In addition, there are paid jury duty and bereavement leave benefits.

Employees are eligible to enroll in our 401k plan upon employment and will receive 12% employer contribution into 401k plan upon employment.

This is a full-time position, currently working M-F from 7am to 3 : 30pm but schedule may vary as business needs change (other schedule at times is 10-hour shifts either 5am - 3 : 30pm or 3pm - 1 : 30am, Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday). Overtime when workload requires, including weekends. Qualified pay rate is $25.99 per hour.

Perform clean-up duties in all areas of the facility, including regular use of broom, shovel and wheelbarrow.

Operate equipment including the super sucker, street sweeper, track mobile, front-end loader, forklift, bobcat, water truck, dump trucks and other related equipment.

Unload railcars as directed.

Perform painting as assigned.

Perform janitorial and minor maintenance duties as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

High school diploma / GED

Ability to meet Federal ATF, state, and county requirements for handling Cardox in the future. If hired, and ATF is denied, employment is terminated.

Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in the English language.

Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility.

Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time (up to 10 hours).

Ability to walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and / or slippery ground).

Must be able to lift and carry heavy items (50 pounds), sometimes upstairs, using proper lifting techniques and / or equipment.

Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required.

Climb stairs and ladders as high as 400 feet in elevation.

Must be able to walk long distances, climb stockpiles, stoop, and crawl under and into confined spaces.

Ability to see and hear safety indicators and warnings and will have exposure to all levels of noise, requiring hearing protection.

Must be able to work in all weather conditions : heat, cold, wet, dry and / or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process.

Exposure to cement, clay, limestone and various chemicals.

Able to work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team

Successful candidate must submit to and successfully pass at post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug / alcohol screen, and criminal background check. Upon hire, employee must be able to meet Federal ATF, state, and county requirements for handling Cardox in the future (ATF clearance). Continued employment is contingent upon ATF clearance within introductory period (90-working days).

Location : REDDING, CA, US, 96003