Laborer
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform general labor duties as assigned.
- Routinely lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Use a large vacuum hose that may be awkward and weigh 50 pounds or more.
- Shovel heavy product into a wheelbarrow and push/walk the loaded wheelbarrow to designated locations.
- Sweep vigorously throughout the workday.
- Perform vigorous cleanup activities throughout the day.
- Work with weights above shoulder height when required, including lifting approximately 30 pounds on occasion.
- Work in awkward positions while lifting, carrying, and moving heavy objects.
- Perform work at heights, including areas where fall protection/tie-off may be required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to routinely lift up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to handle and maneuver heavy or awkward objects weighing 50+ pounds.
- Ability to occasionally lift approximately 30 pounds above shoulder height.
- Ability to shovel heavy material and push a loaded wheelbarrow.
- Ability to perform repetitive sweeping and cleanup activities.
- Ability to work in awkward positions and at varying heights.
- Ability to remain physically active throughout a 12-hour shift.
Working Conditions
- Generally hot work environments.
- Exposure to hot, cold, wet, windy, and dusty conditions.
- Work outdoors and/or in areas exposed to the elements.
- Work in tight or confined areas with less desirable environmental conditions.
- Work at heights, including areas where the employee may be required to tie off.
- Work at elevations where the ground may be visible below.
Schedule and Availability
- 12-hour shifts, 4 days per week – May change to 10 hours shifts, per management decision.
- Overtime may be required when necessary, including both scheduled and short-notice overtime.
- Must be available to work all shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands and Expectations
This position requires a high level of physical endurance and the ability to continuously perform strenuous labor throughout the workday. Employees must be prepared to work safely and productively despite changing weather, temperature, dust, elevation, and other challenging work conditions.
A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical
- Prescription Drug
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Care Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- 401(k) with Company matching
- Pension
- Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability Options
- Employee Life Insurance
- Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Direct Deposit Payroll
- Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
- College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
- Matching Gift Program
- New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.