Material Handler/Laborer Gotham Aggregates, Newark, NJ 8 Doremus Avenue, Newark, NJ 07105, United States

FLSA/EEO

Classification:

Laborers and Helpers Overtime Status:

Hourly, Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive Position Braen Stone Industries, the leading supplier of construction materials including stone, sand, asphalt, septic materials, recycled materials and agricultural limestone, is currently seeking a Material Handler/Laborer in our Newark, NJ location. We are a safety minded company and expect the successful candidate to be as well. This position is hourly, non-exempt from overtime. Overtime is paid after 40 hours are worked each week. The expectation of a Material Handler/ Laborer is to manipulate and maintain TeleStacker conveyer belt to safely prepare, secure and load barges and to make sure that the projects are completed accurately and timely according to marine demands. It is important for Material Handler/ Laborer to communicate with each other to meet all production/sales/customer needs while always following the Company's core values of Service, Integrity and Respect.

Expectations :

Operate remote controlled conveyer belt and small powered equipment like a skid steer Inspect equipment/controls to maintain safe daily operations Complete miscellaneous maintenance/cleaning tasks i.e., sweeping, shoveling, general labor duties according to business needs Assist with repair and service of TeleStacker Maintaining a safe working environment Conducting pre-shift inspections of TeleStacker and all work areas including Boston barge and all other machinery on site, as well as on-going daily inspections and post-shift inspections Participate in pre-shift meetings with other team members to plan and execute the loading process of each individual barge Adding materials to completed barges according to business need as assigned by Manager Working with team to make barge loading adjustments as dictated by changing weather conditions Cross train into other heavy equipment once familiar with operations

Required Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes:

Ability to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees and supervisors Strong communication skills and comfortable communicating via two-way radio to other team members Must be safety minded Basic math skills Ability and interest in learning marine terminology and technology Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing instructions and processes

Physical Demands:

Daily checking of equipment/machinery for pre-shift compliance and communication with team on findings and equipment performance Standing for long periods of time, bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, crouch/crawl Routine pushing/pulling when operating remote controls Lifting is required Pulling of marine ropes for extended periods of time Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time Perform all job related functions in all weather conditions, via ladder at elevated heights, near water Ability to tread water Exposure to high levels of noise, grease, and dust Ability to work extended hours as required by changing weather conditions and business needs

Pay:

$18.00

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00/Hour This position may be subjected to seasonal layoffs. Please note that although every effort has been made to craft a thorough job description, this is a fluid document which will be updated, modified, and added-to, as necessary. Braen Stone Industries has been family owned, operated, and oriented for 120 years. We want the best for our employees! With that said, we promote a healthy lifestyle, offer competitive pay, encourage time off to relax and rejuvenate and provide the tools to retire in style! Vacation days Sick/personal time Paid Holidays Medical Dental Term Life Insurance 401(k) with Safe Harbor 401(k) contributions and employer match Flexible Spending Account AFLAC Comprehensive wellness program with financial rewards! Braen Gear…who doesn't love a free shirt, beach towel, or jacket? Thanksgiving Turkey A blowout of a Christmas Party Summer Family Picnic (think zip lining, swimming, boating, eating, and the competitive Company softball game!) Safety Program

• Get caught doing some good and earn some really cool prizes Matching Gift program Healthy snacks Explore Our Hiring Process You're sold, you want to be a part of the Braen team. Here's a glimpse at our hiring process. Apply
• We won't know you're interested if you don't apply! Interview
• Come in once or twice so we can learn more about you and also, to meet the people you'll be working with. This is your chance to interview us too! Offer Letter
• Will you be a part of our team? Sign, date and return if it's a Yes! Background Check
• Standard background check…nothing to be afraid of Physical and Drug/Alcohol Screen
• We are proud to be a drug-free workplace Post-Offer Examination Test Braen Stone Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

We are a drug-free workplace and we conduct pre-hire screenings on all job candidates.