Laborer

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary
Perform miscellaneous duties around the plant which include, but are not limited to, keeping an area and plant equipment clean and operating properly, to assist with mechanic repairs and other maintenance, and perform miscellaneous unskilled duties related to the assigned work area. Ensure safe operation during shift and coordinate maintenance needs with Supervisor and Superintendent.

Essential Duties

• Perform work requiring little skill or previous training in connection with rough, heavy labor, such as moving, lifting and piling materials, and loading and unloading cars, trucks, etc. Dig ditches, holes, etc. as required. Clean materials from areas around crushers, conveyors, elevators, loading stations, etc. using broom, shovel and wheelbarrow, or vacuum equipment as directed. Perform other duties as required and assigned.
• Clean vibrating screens with brush or a paddle. Clean all process equipment such as mixers, aerators, as required for color changes. Rap out equipment to dislodge material sticking to sides of kilns and other equipment with a sledge hammer. Lubricate equipment as required, make minor repairs and adjustments and assist in major repairs. Adjust material flow throughout the process and check and maintain proper level of material in the hoppers.
• Operate various mobile equipment which may include a Waldon 4500 loader, Bobcat Skid, steer Loader or Bobcat Walk behind loaders to remove discarded material to assigned storage area. Operate a dump truck which includes loading, hauling and dumping material. Activity consists of operating levers with the hands, foot pedals, and remaining seated for up to 2 hours. The operator also checks the equipment for defects and does normal greasing/lubrication of the
• equipment.
• A Maintenance Laborers' responsibilities are to perform various maintenance related clean up tasks mostly around the maintenance shop & to be available for other departments as an immediate fill in replacement. This includes general clean up throughout the maintenance shop area that includes sweeping with a push broom, shoveling swept up material, and other clean up related duties mostly in the shop area.
• A Coloring Plant Laborer's responsibilities are to assist the coloring plant in the processing of coloring granules for finished product that is conveyed to the Load house. This includes possible job assignment of any of the coloring plant jobs that include: Coloring Utility, Mixer person, Pre-Oiler, Chief Operator, Kiln person, and Batch person. General Clean up throughout the coloring plant that includes sweeping with a push broom, shoveling, painting, operating vacuum system and other clean up related duties.
• All duties require the use of PPE that include: hard hats, safety glasses, steel toed shoes at all times and hearing protection and respirator when required by job classification or work area.
• Inspect equipment and work area for hazards and document inspection.
• Assist other employees as needed or directed.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments and assist in major repairs
• Maintain proper housekeeping in the plant by using water hoses, shovels,
• vacuum equipment or self propelled equipment as directed by supervision.
• Operate lift truck to unload, transfer and load materials onto trucks.
• Keep work area and equipment neat and clean.
• Report needed maintenance and repairs to supervision.
• Record production information and communicate to supervisor.
• Knowledge of proper disposition of unsuitable materials. Knowledge of quality control standards.

Qualifications Required

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery.
• This is normally acquired through one to two years of experience.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and walk extensively throughout the plant.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection.
• Ability to operate crushing and conveying equipment and other mobile equipment (Haul Trucks, Pickups, Forklifts, Loaders) Ability to work in outdoor environments (heat and cold)

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position -
• Move/Traverse -
• Stationary Position/Seated -
• Transport/Lifting - Frequently
• Transport/Carrying -
• Exerting Force/Pushing -
• Exerting Force/Pulling -
• Ascend/Descend -
• Balancing -
• Position Self/Stooping -
• Position Self/Kneeling -
• Position Self/Crouching -
• Position Self/Crawling -
• Reaching -
• Handling -
• Grasping -
• Feeling -
• Communicate/Talking -
• Communicate/Hearing -
• Repetitive Motions -
• Coordination -

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment and hiring process, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.