Mat Construction Laborer

Position Information

Position: Mat Construction Laborer
Company: Quality Mat
Location: Beaumont, TX; Wallisville, TX
Salary Range: $11/per hour
Employment Type: Full Time
Start Date:

Requirements and/or Preferences

Education: n/a
Required Experience: Open

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Laborer performs a variety of tasks under close supervision of higher-level employees to build ground protection mats. These tasks may include assisting with extra workload, covering absences and vacations, and supplementing crews to meet unusual changes in the production area or in the weather.

The duties and responsibilities of a Laborer are all geared toward maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work area while also supporting the overall production goals of the crew.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cleans and lubricates equipment, maintains a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, and readies or puts away tools as assigned.
• Closely follows directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery and assembly lines.
• Cares for property by cutting grass, repairing yard, pulling and discarding weeds.
• Performs any unskilled job at the plant as assigned such as sweeping, pressure washing and painting.
• Adhere to Company policy by wearing mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (company provided).
• Reports any issues to supervisor or higher-level employee.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Must maintain a good attitude and report to work as scheduled.
• Able to nail with hammers & sledges.
• Able to operate hand & pneumatic tools.
• Ability to work in a variety of mat construction roles.

Education and Experience:

• Previous construction experience preferred.
• Specific mat construction job training for this position is provided by department trainer.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing, bending and walking.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity as needed to operate hand & pneumatic tools.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant.

Quality Mat Company and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality Mat Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Individual must be eligible to work in the United States, pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check and have a valid drivers license.