Ready Mix Plant Laborer (Seasonal)

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People!  Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.

This position is for the Bison Generation Plant North of Epping ND.

This role supports daily plant operations by performing routine maintenance, housekeeping, and general labor tasks while ensuring equipment is operated safely and efficiently. 

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Perform daily plant maintenance to support safe and efficient operations.


2. Maintain cleanliness of the plant and yard through regular housekeeping tasks.


3. Complete general labor duties, including raking, shoveling, and material handling.


4. Safely perform basic equipment maintenance such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.


5. Communicate promptly with the plant supervisor regarding plant, yard, or equipment issues.


6. Ensure DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.


7. Complete all required safety documents and project reporting.


8. Blowing cement-Fly Ash from Pig to Plant


9. Perform Quality Control Plant Air and Slump Tests


10. Always work safely and take action to prevent all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.


11. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Maintain good attendance and safety record and set an example for others to follow.


2. Communicate effectively to co-workers, management, suppliers, and others you encounter.


3. Experience around ready-mix plants, loader, welding skills is a plus.


4. Basic knowledge of plant operation, conveyor systems, and maintenance preferred.


5. Must have good mechanical and troubleshooting skills. 


6. Able to operate small hand tools.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. Must have a “Safety First” attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures is required.


2. Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record. Class A or B preferred.


3. Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance


2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts


3. 401(k) with Company Match


4. Profit Sharing


5. Paid Time Off


6. 8 Paid Holidays


7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance


8. Short-term Disability


9. Employee Assistance Program


10. Years of Service Recognition


11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents


12. Critical Illness Plan


13. Accident Coverage Plan


14. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.