Hollow Core General Laborer

Job Overview: Produce high quality precast concrete panels that meet engineering specifications.

Adhere to PDM's Core Values:

• Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners, and our communities.
• Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
• Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.

Areas of Accountability:

• Carry out the daily production plan as communicated by Right Hand Man, Foreman or Plant Manager
• Complete tasks related to panel production
• Clean and maintain production bed.
• Install rebar and strand
• Pour and finish concrete
• Strip out panels after completion
• Patch and repair panels as needed
• Maintain and improve housekeeping to ensure a safe and productive workplace on an hour by hour, day by day basis
• Complete daily preventive maintenance tasks as assigned, including tool maintenance
• Support development & execution of Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the most efficient use of labour and materials on the line
• Assist Foreman in identification of variance to daily plan
• Support cross-training of employees
• Produce & promote Quality at the Source
• Responsible for tools and machinery in your area
• Notify appropriate personnel of issues requiring maintenance work orders to be issued
• Learn & understand company safety policies and procedures and promote compliance.
• Support the PDM Objectives of being Low Cost Producer and High Quality Provider.
• Focus on increasing productivity and lowering material cost while maintaining expected levels of quality & communication with superiors.
• Assist in the transformation of the shop floor culture to one of Continuous Improvement and Accountability.
• Demonstrate reliability through exceptional attendance.

Safety:

• Adhere to all safety rules and guidelines
• Identify, understand, & report safety hazards, poor behaviour and unsafe actions immediately
• Report ALL accidents to the Plant Manager immediately and complete an incident report
• Daily 5S compliance
• Review work areas with Foreman
• Participate in safety program and training
• Understand & abide by company policies relative to safety training

Quality:

• Focused on approaching zero quality variance
• If quality error occurs, assist in determining the root cause and ensure that root cause is eliminated to prevent recurrence

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge and Skills: Experience in the Precast Industry and/or construction desired but not required
• Physical: Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended periods of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. This position works outdoors year-round and therefore is subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.