BCP General Labor, Clay

Interstate Brick is widely recognized as one of the premier commercial brick manufacturers in the U.S. Established in 1891, Interstate Brick joined the Pacific Coast Building Products family in 1990. The company’s products, used in residential and commercial construction, offer several distinguishing features that motivate architects and builders across the country to specify them.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Kiln Supervisor, this position is responsible for preparing and installing block and refractory raw material; torch cutting metal for use on kiln cars, welding of kiln cars and other duties as needed in all areas of the plant 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.

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.

• Prepare and install block and refractory raw materials
• Torch cutting metal for use on kiln cars
• Welding on kiln cars
• Use mason saw to adjust size of refractory raw materials and block
• Change blades on saw as needed
• Fix and replace bad car skirts
• Cut and repair bad angle iron
• Install and level car block
• Sweep off kiln cars
• Put insulation seal on kiln cars
• Move cars with haulage
• Operate transfer car
• Move kiln cars with forklift
• Grease kiln car wheels
• Cleanup car repair area, car cleaner
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time by the company or its designated representative.
• Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected
• Responsibilities require the successful procedure & compliance of Lock-Out/Tag-Out; you must be able to perform them flawlessly and consistently.
• Regular attendance is required.

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 on the job training to be able to perform

• Requires on the job training to be able to perform duties
• Ability to use and operate a forklift
• Must be able to be certified as a forklift operator by the company
• Must be able to communicate effectively with peers, customers and supervisors
• Basic reading, writing and math skills
• Ability to follow simple instructions
• Predictable and Regular attendance is required, includes overtime and weekends as needed.

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.
• Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must be able to walk, talk, listen, stand, lift, twist, bend and to reach with hands, arms and fingers, grasping, pushing, pulling and reaching

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, moving belts and equipment, dusty, dirty.
• Outdoor weather conditions.
• Extreme temperatures.
• Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

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