Plant Laborer - Block I Chaney Enterprises - 3.1 Roanoke, VA Job Details Full-time $18 - $21 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Sweeping Front-end loaders Equipment setup (production tasks) Maintaining an organized workspace Removing debris Safety training program participation as safety practice Manufacturing facilities cleaning Quality control product testing Safety inspections for hazard identification Safety regulations Environmental legislation Mops Environmental compliance Construction materials production equipment maintenance Forklift Construction materials quality assurance Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Outdoor debris cleaning Manufacturing standard operating procedures DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations Manufacturing process inspections Employee health (regulatory compliance standards) Environmental law compliance support experience Implementation of OSHA safety standards Safety hazards Shovels Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Production monitoring Loader operation Power tools Full Job Description The Plant Labor - Block I position supports the daily operations of the concrete block production facility through a combination of equipment preparation, production monitoring, quality control, and general plant maintenance. This role is responsible for ensuring that only quality masonry products are produced and made available for shipment, contributing directly to plant safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency. The Plant Labor - Block I employee performs a variety of manual labor tasks including operating forklifts and front-end loaders, cleaning mixers, operating the tumbler, and handling, splitting, and flipping block products as needed. Through consistent attention to safety, product knowledge, and hands-on operational support, this role plays an important part in maintaining a professional, hazard-free, and productive plant environment. Establishes and enforces plant-wide safety protocols and company safety programs in compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSR, and all applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations; conducts regular inspections and corrective action follow-through, and cooperates with the Director of Health and Safety to ensure all operations and activities are performed in a consistently safe manner. Prepares all required equipment for plant start-up each morning, verifying operational readiness and reporting any deficiencies to the Plant Manager. Performs routine and general maintenance tasks on plant equipment to support continuous and safe operation throughout the workday. Performs general housekeeping duties in and around the plant facility building, including sweeping, mopping, and emptying refuse containers, as needed. Monitors concrete block production operations and reports irregularities, equipment malfunctions, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor promptly. Maintains current working knowledge of all masonry products produced and available for sale. Observes all applicable federal, state, local, and company safety policies, procedures, and regulations at all times, including the consistent use of required personal protective equipment. Operates forklifts, front-end loaders, and related power and hand tools safely and in compliance with established operating procedures. Maintains the cleanliness and overall appearance of plant facility, ensuring a professional and hazard-free environment for employees and customers. Performs mixer cleaning and maintenance duties including sweeping, shoveling, and washing out mixers, and operates the tumbler through the full loading and cubing process. Conducts quality control inspections by grading finished block products to ensure only materials meeting established quality standards are approved for shipment to customers. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks as directed, including splitting and flipping block products, and supports other production activities as operational needs require. Maintains a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area by removing excess materials, sweeping, shoveling debris, returning tools and supplies to designated storage locations, and promptly containing and cleaning up any spilled or excess material in accordance with applicable environmental regulations. Chaney Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.