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Cajun Industries

Laborer

Cajun Industries, Prairieville, Louisiana, United States, 70769


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OverviewThe Laborer performs manual labor tasks associated with many facets of the construction job site. Responsible for producing high quality work, safely and productively at all times, and providing feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for the work. Looks for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work, and is willing to learn from others. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and also learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.Responsibilities*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.Perform general clean-upDig footings with hand toolsBack filingLoad and unload materialsStrip concrete formsOperate power tools, such as vibrators, compactors, jackhammers, or chipping gunsClean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up rubble and debrisPerform other physical tasks requiring minimum skill and/or experienceAssist other craft workers as neededQualifications

PhysicalMust be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legsHand/eye coordinationMust be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform workWill need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy workMay operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types with proper training and authorizationClimb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffoldsRequired to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basisPosition may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and liftingMust be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.May be required to work in confined spacesWill be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)May need to wear a respiratorMentalMust have the ability to talk and communicate effectively with management/ supervisionWork at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractionsDecision making skills necessaryDetail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details