Yard Worker/Plant Assistant

Corliss Resources, a Heidelberg Materials company, is seeking a Yard Worker/Plant Assistant to join our team in Sumner, Washington.  In this position you will support plant needs by ensuring a safe and productive work environment while being responsible for the repair and maintenance of our ready-mix batch plants.
 
Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.
What You'll Get to Do:

• Primarily troubleshoot, repair, and maintain ready-mix batch plants.
• Cut, weld, fabricate, change pulleys, fix conveyors, etc. 
• Responsible for compliance with applicable environmental regulations as it relates to the proper operation of batch plant equipment.
• Will operate a front-end loader when needed.
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each component on the plant.
• Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual and sound inspections.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.
• Work effectively with other team members in a loud environment.
• Repair, install, adjust, or maintain equipment / components.
• Complete written record of work performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Experience and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and safely follow directions.
• Ability to operate loader and other yard equipment as needed.
• Ability to work safely, and independently without constant supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work inside and outside in year-round weather conditions.
• Capable of learning through on-the-job training.
• Good attendance and punctuality a must.
• Must have the physical ability to:  climb, stoop, bend, squat, lift (up to 75 lbs.), sit and stand for extended periods of time, kneel, climb ladders, and walk on varied terrain.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule with flexible hours, hours vary; overtime work, weekends, nights, and holidays may be required.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of industrial plants.
• Knowledge of Ready-Mix batching systems is an asset.
• Working knowledge of concrete and admixtures.
• Desire to work cooperatively as part of a productive team.

What We Have to Offer:

• $20.00- $30.00  / hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Saving Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Prescription Drug/Pharmacy benefit, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability. Life insurance, Paid Bonding Leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401k - Retirement Plan.
• Paid Vacation 10 days per year and Paid Sick 40 hours per year.
• Ten paid holidays.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

Work Environment:

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.