Chaney Enterprises
Plant Laborer - Block II
Roanoke, Virginia•Full-time
$23 - $27 hourly
$23 - $27 hourly
About the Job
The Plant Labor - Block II position is responsible for supporting daily production operations within the block manufacturing facility by ensuring proper equipment setup, material preparation, and product quality standards are consistently met. This role plays a critical part in maintaining efficient production runs by verifying correct mold placement, batch selection, moisture content, and finished product integrity. The position contributes directly to plant safety, environmental compliance, and the overall quality of concrete masonry unit output. The Plant Labor - Block II employee works under direct supervision and operates in a physically demanding outdoor and indoor production environment.
- Establishes and enforces plant-wide safety protocols and company safety programs in compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSR, and all applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations; conducts regular inspections and corrective action follow-through, and cooperates with the Director of Health and Safety to ensure all operations and activities are performed in a consistently safe manner.
- Selects and installs the correct mold into production equipment prior to each run in accordance with product specifications and company standards.
- Verifies that the appropriate batch formula is matched to the product being manufactured and that batch materials meet required moisture content before production begins.
- Inspects finished products for correct height, structural integrity, and the absence of cracks, voids, or other abnormalities, removing or flagging non-conforming units as appropriate.
- Sets up and prepares production equipment at the start of each shift or product changeover, following established procedures for each product type.
- Performs routine equipment maintenance tasks including lubrication of moving parts, checking and replenishing oil and fluid levels, and applying grease as required to ensure continuous and safe operation.
- Monitors equipment performance throughout each production run and immediately reports any malfunction, irregularity, or unsafe condition to the appropriate supervisor.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area by removing excess material, sweeping, shoveling debris, and returning tools and supplies to designated storage locations.
- Adheres to all applicable environmental regulations, promptly containing and cleaning up any spilled or excess material that may pose an environmental hazard.
- Handles, stages, and transports raw materials, supplies, and finished products safely using proper lifting techniques and material handling equipment as required.
- Completes miscellaneous labor tasks and outside duties as directed by supervision, including general plant housekeeping, equipment cleaning, and support of other production activities.
Chaney Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.