Laborer - Kearny, NJ

Job ID:  494897

Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates.  Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc. is an integrated materials company with multiple quarry locations, water terminals, heavy highway construction division, asphalt and recycle plants.  Tilcon manufactures sells and ships, made in the USA, products of crushed stone, asphalt, sand, gravel and recycled materials throughout New York, New Jersey, and some areas of Pennsylvania.  Growth opportunity, professional development and a culture of support and resources are provided to each employee for their personal growth and success within Tilcon New York Inc., and CRH.

Roles and Responsibilities  

(Essential Duties and Functions) 

• Adhere to all MSHA and Company safety rules/regulations. 

• Inspect work area and fill out Work Area Inspection forms daily and Production Report. 

• Keep walkways, catwalks, stairways, platforms, and conveyor frames clean and free of debris and garbage. 

• Check and Maintain conveyor belts, scrapers, skirt boards, idlers, pulleys, guards and bearings. 

• Grease all bearings on head pulley, tail pulley, upper bend pulley, lower bend pulley and gravity take-up pulley of conveyors (where applicable) according to specified maintenance schedule. 

• Check and maintain oil levels in gearboxes, crushers, and screens according to specified schedule. 

• Check screen deck panels for wear and report condition on work area inspection sheet. 

• Change screen deck panels when required. 

• Check water system, including spray bars and water lines. 

• May be called upon at discretion of the Foremen to perform any other duties assigned and to assist other departments if necessary. 

• Demonstrate ability to learn for training classes given. 

• Must learn to operate the overhead cranes. 

• Must be able to operate the re-crush process. 

• Demonstrate the ability to perform all duties safely. 

• Learn and implement MSHA standards and regulations to insure a safe operating environment is maintained at all times.  Report any safety concerns to the foreman immediately. 

• Regular and timely attendance is required. 

Qualifications  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  

Education/Experience 

Required 

• High School or equivalent 

• Mechanical skills/aptitude required.  

• Must be able to cut and weld efficiently. 

• Must have knowledge of production equipment used in the Plant operation. 

• Must possess the ability to properly splice and maintain conveyor belts. 

• Knowledge of production equipment used in operation. 

• Must be able to identify areas of contamination. 

• Must learn to operate/control plant. 

• Must be able to change bearings on all conveyor pulleys & screens. 

Work Requirements 

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and company procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. 

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, as required. 

• Must be flexible and able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature depending on priorities.  The ability to multi-task is essential.  

• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety Glasses, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, Dust masks & Hearing Protection. 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements 

• Ability to read English language sufficiently to read information contained in specifications, test standards, reports, manuals, and regulations. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with and work professionally with other personnel and agency representatives.  

• Ability to work in a team environment. 

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time.  The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus. 

Continuous 

• Sit 

• Drive 

• Repetitive motion 

• Right 

• Left 

Frequently  

• Bend 

• Kneel 

• Squat 

• Stand 

• Walk 

• Reach 

• Fine Motor 

• Climb (ladder or stairs) 

This position requires an employee to lift: 

Frequently  

• 0-10 lbs. 

• 10-25 lbs. 

• 25- 50 lbs. 

Occasionally  

• 50 – 100 lbs. 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.                          

In this job employees will work in varied weather conditions including wet, dusty and noisy environment that can be both hot and cold.  There is also some risk of danger due to working around equipment, plant and/or traffic. 

Continuous  

• Exposed to noise 

• Moving equipment 

• Works with others 

Frequently  

• Hot weather 

• Cold weather 

• Wet weather 

Occasionally 

• Exposed to high heat 

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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