What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Team - Prestress position at County Materials Family of Companies?
The County Materials Family of Companies manufactures and delivers concrete construction products to meet the demand for growing communities. We rely on our talented and dedicated team members to provide reliable products with personalized service.
We are seeking a Plant Team Member for County Prestress & Precast at Salem, IL.
Job Summary:
A Plant Team Member specializes in the production and finishing of concrete products in a fast-paced, manufacturing, and team-oriented environment. This position is hands-on, requiring physical strength, attention to detail, and a strong focus on safety and quality. Responsibilities include assisting with daily production and supporting crews during workload changes to meet production needs.
Job Duties:
- Perform general manual labor, including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials.
- Assist with steel, form, and concrete fabrication, including placement, form setup/teardown, bed preparation, pulling strand, and finishing concrete.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Follow instructions and established safety guidelines.
- Assemble and position form components using instructions or shop drawings.
- Perform other tasks to support daily production as assigned.
- Operate overhead cranes and forklifts (with training).
- Use screeds to level concrete.
- Help train new team members on basic tasks.
Work Environment:
- Work indoors in a non-climate-controlled plant and outdoors in varying weather conditions (hot, cold, damp, humid).
- Frequent exposure to loud noise, dust, dirt, fumes, and moving machinery.
- Must wear required PPE (hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, high-visibility garments, gloves, and other protective equipment).
- Standard schedule with overtime during peak demand; minimal travel required.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, push, pull, lift, carry, kneel, grip, and perform repetitive motions.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly; occasionally up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to work at a rapid pace and handle repetitive tasks.
- Strong visual and hearing abilities, including depth perception and close/distance vision.
Experience & Qualifications:
- At least 18 years of age.
- 0-1 year of related experience.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and willing to learn.
- Physically able to perform the demands of the job, including lifting up to 50 lbs. throughout a shift.
- Prior experience working with concrete or concrete-related equipment preferred.
- Familiarity with hand tools, forklifts, or manufacturing machinery preferred.
County Materials Family of Companies are committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and advancement to all qualified individuals and, in accordance with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations, prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, familial status or status with regard to public assistance program, genetic information, disability, military service, protected veteran status, honesty testing, arrest record, or conviction record. The equal employment opportunity policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including, but not limited to, recruitment, interviewing, screening, testing, selection, placement, evaluation, transfer, promotion, tenure, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.