Packing Technician at SUMMIT MATERIALS LLC in Martinsburg, West Virginia

Job Description:

Benefits

Recession Resistant Industry
Consistent work, with a work/life balance
Overtime Opportunities
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
Life Insurance - Company Paid
Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

Overview

Location: Martinsburg, WV

Compensation: $31.98/hour

This position supports a good standing in the community, sustainable operations, and adheres to and upholds all company policies, safety standards and federal / state regulations.
Primary Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

• Transfer cement from silos to bins for packing and loading.
• Operate grease and oil pumps, air compressors, and any other equipment related to cement transfer.
• Remove and insert slides in the truck plant as needed.
• Ensure proper testing and identification of the type of cement being transferred into cars, trucks, or bins.
• Take measurements of truck bins as required.
• Obtain and deliver samples to the lab for P&S and Truck Plant testing.
• Remove lumps from silos and air slides to ensure consistent pumping.
• Properly pack and load all products using either conventional methods or a palletizer.
• Operate a forklift to move empty or full pallets to and from railcars, trucks, storage, or palletizers.
• Maintain bin silo inventories and other records, take necessary measurements, and report to supervisors and the office as required.
• Remove broken bags from conveyors or pallets and replace them with intact bags, maintaining a clean warehouse area.
• Perform necessary repairs, keep accurate records, check bag weights, and conduct preventive maintenance (P.M.).
• Load bulk cement.
• Verify that package trucks are loaded correctly.
• Carry out minor PM tasks, including lubrication and minor machine adjustments to belt conveyors and V-belts.
• Perform housekeeping duties in your areas of responsibility to ensure that the plant and equipment remain safe for operation and maintenance work.
• Complete workplace inspections using the current FRA form before starting any work.
• This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed for the efficient operation of the facility.

Ability, Skills & Knowledge:

• Must be able to maintain records as required.
• Must possess general computer skills.
• Must be capable of properly lifting a bag of cement multiple times throughout the shift; the employee must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb steps and be in good physical condition.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience in packhouses or rail loading is preferred.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening, which may include a physical, background check, and drug screen.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the teammate will be regularly required to talk and hear, use fingers and hands to handle and/or feel, use eyesight for depth perceptions, close, distant, peripheral and color vision; stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Frequent exposure to walking on rocky, irregular surfaces that may be muddy and in reduced lighting conditions, moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, high and/or confined spaces, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions and explosives. Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) lbs. independently and tolerate moderate noise levels.

Education

High School Diploma

GED

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What to Expect During our Hiring Process

Background Check
Motor Vehicle Record Check
5-Panel Drug Screen
Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
Paid Orientation
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