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Basalite Building Products, LLC is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete masonry products in the Western United States. Product lines include structural block, interlocking paving stones, engineered wall systems, retaining walls, ornamental and garden products, and a full range of sack goods. We are a proud member of the Pacific Coast Building Products Family of Companies.

General Labor, Concrete (18173)

Are you looking for a company where you can start to grow your CAREER?  Where you can have a sense of job security and an opportunity for internal advancement and career development with amazing retirement options?  

Basalite Building Products, LLC is the place for you!

Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 hourly, DOE and Qualifications. 

Here are some of the perks Basalite Employees enjoy:

• Competitive Wages
• Family Owned/Oriented

• Holiday Pay
• 401K and Profit Sharing
• On-the-Job Training
• Advancement Opportunities
• Vacation Pay (Up to 80 hrs. the first year!)
• Medical, Dental, & VSP Plans available
• Employee Discounts & more 

WHAT THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE: Under the direct supervision of the Plant Supervisor and the department Superintendent, this position supports the Work-In-Place of block production, which includes splitting, cutting, grinding, tumbling and in all areas of the yard; and is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Efficient and safe equipment operation to include operation of splitter/grinder/saw/tumbler
• Checks blocks for proper quality (splits, cuts, and tumbling)
• Make critical equipment adjustments to ensure finished product quality
• Operate a forklift to move material to and from applicable secondary operations
• Responsible for production schedules
• Complete required production paperwork for daily activities
• Operations may require: Loading block into process equipment by hand; Stacking finished product on pallets by hand.
• Properly execute daily equipment preventative maintenance tasks
• Maintain work area and equipment to be clean and clutter free per company standards
• Regularly meet with supervisor
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time by the company or its designated representatives
• Attends safety meetings and abide by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected
• Predictable and Regular attendance is required. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• On-the-job training is required to be able to perform duties and properly operate equipment
• Forklift operation is required (Basalite Forklift Certification must be obtained as on the job training).
• Ability to interface with automated machine operator screens
• Requires basic reading and writing skills
• Requires basic mathematics and counting skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Predictable and Regular attendance is required. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Talk and listen; Stand, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling may be required.
• Occasionally required to bend at the waist.
• Lifting up-to 75 pounds; and occasionally up-to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.      

• Plant environment with moderate to loud noise, moving and vibrating machinery, dusty, dirty, fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, hot and cold (non-weather) conditions.
• Working areas may include elevated working platforms.
• Extreme temperatures

Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Selected candidate for this position is subject to a pre-employment drug screen 

Check us out at:  www.basalite.com

This is a regular, full-time position with competitive compensation and full benefits including medical/dental insurance, disability benefits, life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing retirement plan, and wellness programs. We are an equal opportunity employer and promote a drug free workplace