General Labor/Prestress Plant Team Member

 Plant Team Member specializes in the production and finishing of concrete products in a fast-paced, manufacturing, and team-oriented environment. This position is hands-on, requiring physical strength, attention to detail, and a strong focus on safety and quality. Responsibilities include assisting with daily production and supporting crews during workload changes to meet production needs. 

Job Duties:

• Perform general manual labor, including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials.
• Assist with steel, form, and concrete fabrication, including placement, form setup/teardown, bed preparation, pulling strand, and finishing concrete.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow instructions and established safety guidelines.
• Assemble and position form components using instructions or shop drawings.
• Perform other tasks to support daily production as assigned.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts (with training).
• Use screeds to level concrete.
• Help train new team members on basic tasks.

Work Environment:

• Work indoors in a non-climate-controlled plant and outdoors in varying weather conditions (hot, cold, damp, humid).
• Frequent exposure to loud noise, dust, dirt, fumes, and moving machinery.
• Must wear required PPE (hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, high-visibility garments, gloves, and other protective equipment).
• Standard schedule with overtime during peak demand; minimal travel required.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, push, pull, lift, carry, kneel, grip, and perform repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly; occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace and handle repetitive tasks.
• Strong visual and hearing abilities, including depth perception and close/distance vision.

Experience & Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.
• 0–1 year of related experience.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and willing to learn.
• Physically able to perform the demands of the job, including lifting up to 50 lbs. throughout a shift.
• Prior experience working with concrete or concrete-related equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with hand tools, forklifts, or manufacturing machinery preferred.