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Loader Operator – Albion, Michigan
Loader Operator – Albion, Michigan
Yard · Albion, Michigan
Shafer Redi-Mix Concrete is looking for a full-time hard-working, enthusiastic, and reliable Loader Operator to help maintain our plant.
Our Loader Operator keep grounds and operations of plant location in 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.
- Operates 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 45 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.
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
- Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Life, Accident, Hospital, Short-Term Disability.
- 401k w/Employer Match
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
*Shafer Concrete is one of the leading suppliers of high quality ready-mixed concrete in the Midwest. We have been in business for over 40 years, and we are still family owned and operated.
Pneumatic Dry Bulk Driver Class A CDL Doubles Endorsement – Mason, Michigan
***$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXPERIENCED PNEUMATIC DRY BULK DRIVER APPLY TODAY***
Capitol Terminals is seeking qualified pneumatic dry bulker drivers for their Michigan based facilities. Capitol Terminals offers competitive pay (Up to $28.00/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 dry 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:
- Pneumatic Dry Bulk Driver must possess a valid CDL Class A with doubles endorsement
- 1 year of prior bulker 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 $28.00/hr)
- Health Insurance for employee and family with 75% 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 paid Sam’s Club Card (sign up once a year)
- Holiday pay after 90 days of service
- Vacation Pay after 1 year of service
- 401(k) with Employer Match Contribution after 6 months
Gravel Train Driver Class A CDL Doubles Endorsement – Mason, Michigan
Gravel Train Driver Mason, Michigan With Class A CDL Doubles Endorsement
Driver CT · Mason, Michigan
***$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXPERIENCED PNEUMATIC DRY BULK DRIVER APPLY TODAY***
Capitol Terminals is seeking qualified pneumatic dry bulker drivers for their Michigan based facilities. Capitol Terminals offers competitive pay (Up to $28.00/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 dry 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 bulker 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
Gravel Train Driver Mason Michigan Benefits:
- Competitive Wages (Up to $28.00/hr)
- Health Insurance for employee and family with 75% 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 paid Sam’s Club Card (sign up once a year)
- Holiday pay after 90 days of service
- Vacation Pay after 1 year of service
- 401(k) with Employer Match Contribution after 6 months
Dispatcher Ready Mix Concrete – Mason, Michigan
Dispatcher Ready Mix Concrete – Mason, Michigan
Dispatch SRM · Mason, Michigan
Shafer Redi-Mix Inc. – Concrete Division, part of the Shafer Companies, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the State of Michigan, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Albion, MI, and operations in five key Michigan markets, Shafer Redi-Mix Inc. provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products. Our employees make Shafer Redi-Mix Inc. a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.
Established in 1981, Shafer Redi-Mix Inc. is a supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, aggregates and other building materials in Michigan. Our employees have extensive experience in the industry. We operate with an intense local focus. For our customers this means doing business how you prefer – with local leadership making local decisions. This also means better service, better quality products and a lot less bureaucracy. Are you a Ready-Mix Dispatch professional looking for a change or have other experience that would help our Organization?
The Dispatcher is responsible for managing the daily customer service and dispatch functions for the ready-mix plants.
The focus in this role is to exceed the customer and company requirements for Customer Service, Quality, and Efficiency.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedule, dispatch and monitor truck activity
- Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections
- Communicate with QC personnel and make required adjustments to mixes
- Monitor inventory levels
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE) AND REQUIRED SKILLS
3 to 5 years prior experience in the ready mix industry. Prefer prior dispatch experience
- Ready Mix experience preferred.
- Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Good communication and motivational skills.
- Must be able to work well under pressure.
- Experience using Sysdyne software, preferred.
- Microsoft Word and Excel applications experience and use.
WHAT SHAFER REDI-MIX INC. OFFERS YOU
- Competitive base pay ($21 – $25 per hour plus overtime)
- Comprehensive medical, and disability benefits programs
- Group Term Life Insurance for employee
- Group retirement savings program
- Vacation pay and Holiday pay
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
ABOUT THE SHAFER COMPANIES
Shafer 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 Shafer family!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour
General Labor Yard Crew – Albion, Michigan
General Labor Yard Crew – Albion, Michigan
General Labor · Albion, Michigan
Shafer Bros is looking for a full-time hard-working, enthusiastic, and reliable yardman to help maintain our Albion, MI plant.
Our yardmen keep grounds and operations of plant location in 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.
-Operates 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 45 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
-Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Life, Accident, Hospital, Short-Term Disability and more.
-Simple IRA w/Employer Match
-Paid Holidays & Vacation
General Labor Yard Crew – Mason, Michigan
General Labor Yard Crew – Mason, Michigan
General Labor · Mason, Michigan
Shafer Bros is looking for a full-time hard-working, enthusiastic, and reliable yardman to help maintain our Mason plant.
Our yardmen keep grounds and operations of plant location in 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.
-Operates 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 45 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
-Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Life, Accident, Hospital, Short-Term Disability and more.
-Simple IRA w/Employer Match
-Paid Holidays & Vacation
QC Tech – Mason, Michigan
QC Tech – Mason, Michigan
Quality Control · Mason, 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 Responsibilties:
- Working in safe professional manner
- Communication skills
- 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 (50 lb minimum) objects
- 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 at 30 days (Up to 85% employer paid with 3 options)
- Dental and Vision insurance offered at 30 days
- Holiday pay at 90 days
- 100% Company paid Accident, Disability and Critical Illness Insurance after 90 days
- Paid vacation after 1 year
- IRA with 3% employer match eligible after 1 year
- 100% employer paid Sam’s Club Membership
- Employee review after 30 working days
Ready Mix Plant Maintenance – Albion, Michigan
Ready Mix Plant Maintenance – Albion, Michigan
Maintenance · Albion, Michigan
Job Summary:
Troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment including, ready-mix plant and other miscellaneous equipment. Have experience in operating front-end loader, forklift, skid loader, man lift & other equipment used in maintenance procedures.
- Maintain a safe work environment.
- Understand and follow proper lockout/tag out procedures.
- Weld and cut on equipment when necessary.
- Perform regular preventative maintenance on ready-mix plant, conveyor, mixer, loader, etc. such as oiling, greasing, and changing filters.
- Perform building maintenance
- Inspect plant for necessary maintenance and complete repairs as assigned
- Ability to read and understand blueprints/schematics
- Perform metal fabrication for plant operations.
- Electrical and pneumatic knowledge a plus
- Be flexible.
- Work alone and in a team setting
- Be self-motivated
- Job will require sitting, standing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, etc…
- Perform other tasks as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience in maintenance of equipment, such as air compressors, mixers, vibrators, conveyors, motors, and other miscellaneous equipment.
- Weld and cut with a torch.
- Available for weekend work
- Work well under pressure
- Driver’s license required
- CDL is a plus
Compensation:
- Hourly wage based on experience – Potential for excess of $70,000 per year
- Company vehicle to drive during work hours
- Health Insurance options eligible at 30 days (65% to 85% employer paid)
- Dental and Vision insurance offered at 30 days
- Holiday pay at 90 days
- 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
- 100% Employer paid Accident, Disability and Critical Insurance after 90 days
- Paid vacation after 1 year
- IRA with 3% employer match eligible after 1 year
- 100% Employer paid Sam’s Club Membership
Diesel Mechanic – Albion, MI
Now Hiring Diesel Mechanic
Garage • Albion, MI
Job Description:
Shafer Companies consist of Shafer Redi-Mix Inc. Shafer Bros., Inc. and Capitol Terminals. The Fleet has Concrete Ready-Mix Trucks, Boom Trucks and Gravel Trains along with Loaders, Telehandlers, Fork Trucks and other various forms of equipment
Job Purpose:
The primary responsibility of this position requires extensive knowledge of heavy equipment and small engine repair. Main focus will be on repair and maintenance of Redi-Mix Concrete trucks. Must be able to work as part of a team and responsible for general maintenance of all fleet vehicles.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performing mechanical repairs of medium and heavy-duty diesel trucks
- Perform all levels of Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs
- Road test Vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure they are properly working
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment using testing equipment such as laptop computers, motor analyzers, temperature and pressure gauges
- Identify warranty repairs and document properly on the repair order
- Keep work area clean and safe
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school degree or equivalent, (preferably trade school as well)
- Valid Driver’s License with CDL preferred or the ability to obtain one
- Experience servicing and maintaining diesel engines
- Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair medium to heavy-duty vehicles
- Must have a complete set of hand tools and be proficient in all areas of truck repair
- Must be detail oriented and able to work in a team environment
- Ability to work intelligently with common sense, keep work environments clean and comply with all safety regulations
- Must be available to attend additional training when needed
Benefits:
- Competitive Wages (Starting at $27/hr)
- Health Insurance options for employee and family with premium contribution from employer and/or HSA match from employer (available after 30 days)
- 100% Employer paid Group Term Life Insurance for employee (available after 30 days)
- 100% Employer paid Supplemental Accident, Disability and Critical Illness Insurance for employee (available after 90 days)
- 100% Employer paid Sam’s Club Card (sign up once a year)
- Holiday pay after 90 days of service
- Vacation Pay after 1 year of service
- Simple IRA with Employer Match Contribution, up to 3% of employee’s pay, after 1 year of service
Job Type:
- Full-time
Salary:
- From $27.00 per hour
Additional Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Diesel Mechanic: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
