General Labor / Plant Team

We’re hiring a General Labor/Plant Team Member to join County Prestress and Precast in Lockport, IL.

Job Summary

As a Plant Team Member, you will perform essential duties in concrete manufacturing and precast production, supporting fabrication, forming, and finishing operations. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in physically demanding work environments and are committed to safety, teamwork, and high‑quality concrete production.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform general manual labor, including loading, unloading, lifting, and transporting materials within production departments.
• Assist with steel fabrication, form setup and teardown, concrete placement, bed preparation, strand pulling, and concrete finishing.
• Assemble and position form components based on work instructions, drawings, or blueprints.
• Use screeds and hand tools to level and finish concrete during production.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts after completing required training.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with plant safety standards.
• Follow all safety guidelines, procedures, and production instructions to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
• Support daily production needs by performing additional tasks as assigned.
• Assist with training new team members in basic production and safety procedures as needed.
  
  

COUNTY Core Competencies: The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation
  
  

Job-Based Competencies

• Production & Plant Operation Management
• Quality Control
• Machine Operation
• Material Handling
  
  

Experience & Qualifications: (Required or Preferred)

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, or concrete production preferred but not required.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills through on-the-job training.
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and flexible to support team and production needs.
• Ability to bend, lift, and move up to 50 pounds regularly throughout a standard shift.
• Comfortable working in physically demanding environments.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work in an indoor, non–climate–controlled manufacturing facility
• May work outdoors in extreme hot or cold temperatures, depending on plant layout and production activities.
• Work near moving, loud machinery and equipment, including potential electrical hazards.
  
  

Physical & Work Expectations

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, grasping, and handling materials or equipment.
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, and lifting/moving materials up to 25 pounds (and heavier with assistance).
• Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate clearly, and perform job duties safely.
• Operation of tools, machinery, equipment, or vehicles specific to concrete manufacturing and production.