What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sawyer position at Polycor Brand?
Polycor Indiana Limestone is seeking a dedicated individuals to join our Quarry team, as a Sawyer. This physically demanding role involves operating heavy machinery and hand tools to extract and prepare stone from the quarry. As a member of our valued quarry team, you’ll play a critical role in the stone production process, helping to cut and extract large blocks of stone for further processing. Whether working underground or above ground, your contributions ensure the continued production of high-quality stone used in projects around the world. This is a hands-on role that offers the opportunity to work with impressive machinery in a unique and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate heavy machinery such as quarry saws, loaders, and material handling equipment
- Use hand tools (pick, shovel, sledgehammer, etc.) to prepare stone
- Remove mud from stone surfaces using hand tools and steam hoses
- Chip irregularities from stone slabs and cut notches to shape stone blocks
- Loosen and break stone using various tools (pick, crowbar, sledgehammer)
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
- Follow all Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures to ensure safety
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs
- Ability to work in an underground mine, or surface level quarry environment
- Must be able to climb ladders and work in varying conditions
- Ability to work a 40-hour work week, plus occasional overtime
Experience & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience operating heavy equipment is a plus
- Some experience in construction, farming, or stone industry is a plus
- Basic computer skills or ability to learn company inventory tracking system
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and drug screening results
Position Details:
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour
- Attendance Bonus: Additional $1.00 per hour
Work Schedule:
- Schedule: 6:00am - 2:00pm M-F (Overtime schedule 6-4)
- Saturdays as needed
- Location: Monroe County (Adams & Victor quarry)
- Location: Lawrence County (Empire quarry)
- Must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work
Benefits (may vary by location)
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- Life/Disability/AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time off (Vacation/Holidays)
- Flexible work schedule
Additional Information:
Any relevant experience will be considered. Please note that Polycor Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated confidentially. We will only contact candidates selected for further consideration.
About Polycor Group:
Polycor is a world leader in the natural stone industry. Founded in Quebec City in 1987, Polycor employs over 900 people in Canada and the United States. Its world-class reputation comes from a great legacy of stone work on historical landmarks and institutional, commercial and residential projects. For more information, visit Polycor's website and follow the company on its various social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Polycor is an equal opportunity employer.
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