Yard Laborer-Loader Operator Experience

Overview

Rahns Concrete a division of Haines and Kibblehouse is looking for the ideal Yard Laborer to support production and maintenance of both their South Reading and Collegeville! The ideal candidate is safety focused, action oriented, pays attention to detail, excels at teamwork, and has some loader operator experience. 

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?  

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Perform all work in a safe and professional manner
• Assist with plant maintenace 
• Maintain clean work areas including catwalks, walk-ways and general plant area
• Stripping and rebuilding block forms
• Backup loader operator when needed on-site
• Willingness to assist in any other needs/essential functions of the plant and it's employees
• Proactively learn plant functions and operations
• Obtain all knowledge to complete assigned tasks
• Take direction from and work in a team with all other site personnel
• Cross train to learn all jobs of plant and be able to substitute when necessary
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel to different portable plant sites

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR related experience and/or training
  • A combination of education and experience may be considered
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)
• Welding, Cutting, Fabrication
• Basic Electrical knowledge preferred

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience 

• 3 months related experience
• Experience operating heavy equipment
  • Strong preference for Loader operation experience
• Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting
• MSHA or other relevant safety certification

Physical Demands 

• Regularly required to stand and walk
• Frequently required to: 
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Specific vision needs include 
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment 

• Regularly exposed to 
  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to 
  • High, precarious places
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Vibration
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Noise level is usually loud

About Rahns Construction Material Company

Rahns has a long and proud heritage as one of Pennsylvania’s largest concrete suppliers. We have 8 stationary plants in various areas of southeast Pennsylvania. The areas are as follows Rahns, Chalfont, Coopersburg, Pottstown, Reading, Virginville, Bethlehem, and Easton. We also have 3 portable plants available for specific larger projects.

Rahns is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the Rahns Construction Material family!

Thank you for your interest in employment with Rahns Construction Material Company. At Rahns Construction Material Company, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that Rahns strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

Rahns Construction Material Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE) 

Pre-employment Physical  

100% Company-paid Health Benefits!