Description
Position at TPG Pressure Inc
Job Title : General Laborer
Job Category : Department / Group :
Fittings
Position Type : Full Time
Location : Grand Prairie
Level / Salary Range :
$17.00 per hour
Summary / Objective.
Thompson Pipe Group is now looking for General Laborer who will Assists with assigned responsibilities such as finishing, patching, building cages, and or operating equipment.
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities
- Lifts and carries materials and tools throughout work areas using appropriate equipment.
- Will use hand tools such as the hammer, sledgehammer, wrench, pliers to accomplish daily tasks.
- Heavy Lifting
- Manufacturing Cement Pipes
- Other general duties as required to assist with the production of pipes and box culverts
- Assist with assigned responsibilities such as finishing, repairs, and patches concrete pipes, and / or operating equipment.
- Always maintains neat and orderly work areas.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health and / or safety procedures.
- Reports any problems or discrepancies to management.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Shifts start at 5am and typically run through 3 : 30pm on average (10hr shift) with an average high of 5 : 30pm (12hr shift) through Friday and occasional Saturdays to 8-10hrs when scheduled.
Work Environment
Able to work with dust and outside environment conditions (Hot / Cold / outside / dusty environment conditions, rain, wind,Use to wearing earplugs and other PPE – such as hard hat, steel-toes boots, gloves, and safety glasses as required.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.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.Standing, walking, and stooping throughout the shift (able to squat, crawl, climb, reach, carry, push, pull and stand)Ability to keep up with manufacturing requirements.Lift up to 50lbs (with the help of proper machinery as well)Currently certified forklift operator OR ability to be certified as a forklift operatorAble to use tools and equipment associated with precast concrete productionRequired Education and Experience
Must be able to follow instructions verbally, writing or visually.Ability to use hand tools.3Months- 6 Months- Construction3Months- 6 Months - LandscapingPouring and finishing concrete in formsTeamwork environmentForklift Certifications are a plusMust be able to use a measuring tape (16th increments)
Preferred Skills
2 years of work-related experience AND / OR training in skilled tradesBilingual is a plus