General Labor

The County Materials Family of Companies manufactures and delivers concrete construction products to meet the demand for growing communities. Since 1946, we've relied on our talented and dedicated team members to provide reliable products with personalized service. We're hiring a General Labor team member to join County Prestress and Precast in Lockport, IL.

Job Summary:

As a Plant Team Member, you will perform essential duties in concrete manufacturing and precast production, supporting fabrication, forming, and finishing operations. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in physically demanding work environments and are committed to safety, teamwork, and high-quality concrete production.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform general manual labor, including loading, unloading, lifting, and transporting materials within production departments.
• Assist with steel fabrication, form setup and teardown, concrete placement, bed preparation, strand pulling, and concrete finishing.
• Assemble and position form components based on work instructions, drawings, or blueprints.
• Use screeds and hand tools to level and finish concrete during production.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts after completing required training.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with plant safety standards.
• Follow all safety guidelines, procedures, and production instructions to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
• Support daily production needs by performing additional tasks as assigned.
• Assist with training new team members in basic production and safety procedures as needed.

COUNTY Core Competencies:

The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with

Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

Creativity & Innovation Job-Based Competencies:

• Production & Plant Operation Management
• Quality Control
• Machine Operation

Material Handling Experience & Qualifications:

(Required or Preferred)

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, or concrete production preferred but not required.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills through on-the-job training.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and flexible to support team and production needs.
• Ability to bend, lift, and move up to 50 pounds regularly throughout a standard shift.
• Comfortable working in physically demanding environments.

Work Environment:

• Work in an indoor, non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility
• May work outdoors in extreme hot or cold temperatures, depending on plant layout and production activities.
• Work near moving, loud machinery and equipment, including potential electrical hazards.

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