Cuber Operator

Basalite Building Products, LLC is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete masonry products in the Western United States. Product lines include structural block, interlocking paving stones, engineered wall systems, retaining walls, ornamental and garden products, and a full range of sack goods. We are a proud member of the Pacific Coast Building Products Family of Companies.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Superintendent, this position supports the plant in all areas of operating the cuber for production machines and verifies product quality and output; and is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates cubing machine and verifies that machine is running properly and safely.
• Checks product quality and discards sub-standard product.
• Properly marks the color code on each pallet and partial pallet.
• Assists machine operators as needed.
• Fills our required paperwork.
• Keep work area clean.
• Check height on cuber elevator plate.
• Check cuber side clamps not breaking blocks.
• Checks that pallets of blocks are stacked neatly.
• Greases cuber machine and conveyor.
• Able to communicate any issues to your supervisor.
• Teamwork player.
• Able to report and fill out maintenance work order request.
• Able to help in other areas as needed.
• Able to identify different colors.
• Able to identify poor quality and bad split.
• Keep safety gates close all the time. 
• Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by the company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
• Predictable and Regular attendance is required. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as well as rotating shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Requires basic math, reading and writing skills
• On-the-job training experience is required to be able to perform duties.
• Learn and follow all safety procedures for the equipment
• Ability to shovel and do general clean up duties
• Communicate effectively with peers and management
• Predictable and Regular attendance is required. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as well as rotating shifts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Talk and listen; Stand, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally required to bend at the waist; Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Plant environment with loud noise, moving machinery, dusty, dirty.
• Outdoor weather conditions.
• Extreme temperatures.
• Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

SALARY RANGE: $24.00-$29.00/HR. DOE

This is a regular, full-time position with competitive compensation and full benefits including medical/dental insurance, disability benefits, life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing retirement plan, and wellness programs. We are an equal opportunity employer and promote a drug free workplace