Plant Labor - Block II (Christiansburg, VA)
$23–$27 year
On-siteChristiansburg, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Establish and enforce plant-wide safety protocols by conducting regular inspections and ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations. Select correct molds, verify batch formulas and moisture content, and inspect finished products for structural integrity before and during production runs. Set up and maintain production equipment, perform routine lubrication and fluid checks, and monitor operations to report malfunctions immediately. Handle, stage, and transport raw materials and finished products safely while maintaining a clean work area and managing spills.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to read and follow written and verbal production instructions and company procedures
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify product defects and equipment irregularities
- Effective verbal communication skills for interaction with supervisors and fellow production team members
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and gripping materials throughout the full work shift
- Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work in an outdoor and industrial environment under varying weather and environmental conditions
- Ability to comply with all plant safety policies, environmental regulations, and operational procedures
- Up to 120 lbs. lifting
- Up to 100 lbs. repetitive lifting
- Approximately 120 lbs. carrying
- Approximately 120 lbs. pushing / pulling
- Approximately 120 lbs. pinching / gripping
- Frequent overhead reaching
- Frequent extended reaching
- Approximately 3 hours per day sitting
- Approximately 3 hours per day walking
- Approximately 6 hours per day standing
- Approximately 1 hour per day climbing / kneeling
- Use of personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed footwear, and hearing protection as required by area
- Occasional travel to other plant locations to support operational needs
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience working in a concrete block production facility or similar masonry manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with concrete admixtures, mold systems, and batch production processes
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
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