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General Labor Yard Crew – Lansing, Michigan
General Labor – Lansing, Michigan
Yard • Lansing, Michigan
Shafer Redi-Mix, Inc is looking for a full-time hard-working, enthusiastic, and reliable yardman to help maintain our Lansing plant.
Our yardmen keep grounds and operations of plant location in a neat and orderly condition by performing the following duties:
- Maintains aggregate stockpile area.
- Conducts scheduled maintenance program on plant equipment.
- Maintains communication with Dispatch regarding needs or problems relating to plant.
- Train to operate front-end loader.
- Other Duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to climb excessive heights. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have a clean/valid Driver’s License
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Wages
- Health Insurance for employee and family with up to 100% premium contribution from employer and Health Savings Account matching program (available after 30 days)
- Employer paid Group Term Life Insurance for employee (available after 30 days)
- Employer paid Supplemental Accident, Disability and Critical Illness Insurance for employee (available after 90 days)
- Employee paid Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer reimbursement for Sam’s Club Card
- Holiday pay after 30 days of service
- Paid Time Off accruing from first day
- 401(k) with Employer Match Contribution after 6 months
Concrete Ready Mix Driver – Detroit, Michigan
Concrete Ready Mix Driver – Detroit, Michigan
Driver Shafer Redi-Mix – Detroit, Michigan
Shafer Redi-Mix offers 7 locations to service the needs of our customer base. Shafer offers a $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS for experienced mixer drivers or a $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS for CDL licensed drivers and competitive pay (Up to $34.00/hr) and benefits, as listed below, and is seeking experienced Redi-Mix Drivers (will train if needed) with strong customer service skills for full-time positions. Locations available in Michigan include Detroit, Albion, Mason, Jackson, Lansing and Battle Creek.
Job purpose:
Primary responsibility of this position requires safely driving a concrete mixer truck, attention and detail to hopper loading of truck, unloading concrete at a variety of job sites, attaching and detaching chutes as necessary and maintaining a clean truck both inside and out.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Safely driving truck under loading hopper for each load mix
- Safely driving truck to and from destination applying knowledge of DOT driving regulations and area roads
- Verify directions with plant personnel before leaving the plant to ensure delivery to the correct customer and job site
- Strive to meet customer expectations without exception
- Keep equipment in acceptable condition of cleanliness using approved cleaning materials and supplies, after deliveries to prevent hardening of concrete in mixer and on truck
- Maintain contact with supervisor/dispatch to receive and transmit delivery instructions
- Assist other company employees as needed
- Complete pre- and post-trip inspections on truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights brakes, gas, oil, and water
- Must be able to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors and management
- Cooperate and promote a team concept with all other company employees, as well as customers
- Adhere to all Company, DOT, and OSHA. rules and regulations at all times
- Meet or exceed company safety standards
- Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management
Qualifications:
- Must possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL A or B)
- Must have a clean driving record in the last 5 years and maintain a clean driving record during employment
- Ability to pass pre-employment DOT drug screen
- High School diploma, preferred
Benefits:
- Competitive Wages (Up to $34.00/hr)
- Health Insurance for employee and family with up to 100% premium contribution from employer and Health Savings Account matching program (available after 30 days)
- Employer paid Group Term Life Insurance for employee (available after 30 days)
- Employer paid Supplemental Accident, Disability and Critical Illness Insurance for employee (available after 90 days)
- Employee paid Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer reimbursement for Sam’s Club Card
- Holiday pay after 30 days of service
- Paid Time off
- 401(k) with Employer Match Contribution after 6 months
- Employer paid renewal of Medical Examiner’s Certificate
Gravel Train Driver – Lansing, Michigan
Gravel Train Driver
Driver Capitol Terminals – Lansing, Michigan
***$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXPERIENCED GRAVEL TRAIN DRIVERS***
Capitol Terminals is seeking qualified gravel train drivers for their Michigan based facilities. Capitol Terminals offers competitive pay (Up to $31.00/hr) and benefits, as listed below, and is seeking Drivers with strong customer service skills for full-time positions.
Job purpose:
Primary responsibility of this position requires safely driving a tractor-trailer for the transportation of gravel and like materials, attention to safe loading and unloading at a variety of job sites and maintaining a clean truck both inside and out.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Safely driving truck to and from destination applying knowledge of DOT driving regulations and area roads
- Handling truck controls for safe loading and unloading of material
- Verify directions with plant personnel before leaving the plant to ensure delivery to the correct customer and job site
- Strive to meet customer expectations without exception
- Keep equipment in acceptable condition of cleanliness using approved cleaning materials and supplies
- Maintain contact with supervisor/dispatch to receive and transmit delivery instructions
- Assist other company employees as needed
- Must be able to take orders, instructions, and guidance from supervisors and management
- Cooperate and promote a team concept with all other company employees, as well as customers
- Adhere to all Company, DOT, and OSHA. rules and regulations at all times
- Meet or exceed company safety standards
- Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management
Qualifications:
- Must possess a valid CDL Class A with doubles endorsement
- 1 year of prior gravel train experience
- Must have a clean driving record in the last 5 years and maintain a clean driving record during employment
- Ability to pass pre-employment DOT drug screen
- High School diploma, preferred
Benefits:
- Competitive Wages (Up to $31.00/hr)
- Health Insurance for employee and family with up to 100% premium contribution from employer and Health Savings Account matching program (available after 30 days)
- Employer paid Group Term Life Insurance for employee (available after 30 days)
- Employer paid Supplemental Accident, Disability and Critical Illness Insurance for employee (available after 90 days)
- Employee paid Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer reimbursement for Sam’s Club Card
- Holiday pay after 30 days of service
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with Employer Match Contribution after 6 months
- Employer paid Medical Certification Renewal
QC Tech – Ready Mix Concrete – Lansing, Michigan
QC Tech – Ready Mix Concrete – Lansing, Michigan
Quality Control · Lansing, Michigan
Purpose of Position:
- Under the direction of the QC Manager, the QC Technician is responsible for performing QA/QC testing in compliance with all applicable ASTM, ACI, & Job Specific Standards and other associated tasks by direction
Key Responsibilities:
- Working in safe professional manner
- Communication with everyone (QC Manager, Dispatch, Customers, Drivers, etc.)
- Performing proper plastic concrete testing at the plants and on jobsites in accordance with all applicable standards
- Ensure all materials meet or exceed all applicable state and job specifications
- Reporting: Ensure that all appropriate reports are properly filled out and recorded into the Command QC data base
- Monitor and test aggregate conditions for compliance with applicable standards at the plant level
- Properly logging in, breaking and recording results of concrete cylinders
- Acknowledge customer complaints/claims and take appropriate actions to resolve matter with reduction in liability whenever possible
- Attend pre-pour and other jobsite meetings as required
- Participate in Research and Development of new products
- Conduct and assist as needed with employee and customer training programs
- Participate in cross training of all departments at Shafer Redi-Mix / Shafer Bros
- Other related duties as required
Job Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of and dedication to quality assurance / quality control principles and standards
- Completion of MCA/ACI Field Technician Level 1 or higher
- Attention to detail and ability to follow through without direction and constant supervision
- Operational knowledge of batch plants, mixers and related processes
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Excellent Customer service ability
- Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft office
- Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations
- Adaptability and flexibility to be able to adjust to continuous change
- Team player
Physical Requirements:
- Work requires walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting (100 lb minimum) objects (wheelbarrow, etc.)
- Must be able to start work early mornings and work long hours according to seasonal and market demands
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
Compensation:
- Hourly wage based on experience
- Company vehicle to drive during work hours
- Health Insurance options eligible after 30 days with up to 100% covered premiums for employee and family
- Dental and Vision insurance offered after 30 days
- Holiday pay after 30 days
- Employer paid Group Term Life Insurance after 30 days
- Company paid Accident, Critical Illness and Short-Term Disability Insurance after 90 days
- Paid Time Off accrual from first day
- 401(k) with Employer Match Contribution after 6 months
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