What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Labor/Plant Team Member position at Work at County?
Brief Description
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 General Labor/Plant Team Member for County Prestress & Precast at Romeoville, 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
The County Materials Family of Companies connects candidates with rewarding careers in concrete manufacturing, an industry that’s growing faster than most. We work alongside individuals to leverage their skills and align them with diverse job opportunities in production, transportation, safety, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, risk management, and more.
Military service members and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Benefits Overview
Central Processing Corporation is the payroll and benefit service of the County Materials Family of Companies.
County Materials Family of Companies is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
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 General Labor/Plant Team Member for County Prestress & Precast at Romeoville, 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
The County Materials Family of Companies connects candidates with rewarding careers in concrete manufacturing, an industry that’s growing faster than most. We work alongside individuals to leverage their skills and align them with diverse job opportunities in production, transportation, safety, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, risk management, and more.
Military service members and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Benefits Overview
Central Processing Corporation is the payroll and benefit service of the County Materials Family of Companies.
- Health, dental and vision benefits
- Short term & long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO
- Safety shoe and uniform programs
- Comprehensive wellness programs
County Materials Family of Companies is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.