General Laborer

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt

road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative

products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve

customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The General Laborer will assist in all aspects of fabrication and be willing to move throughout

departments daily as needed. Primary responsibility will be grinding and preparing surfaces of

the material for production. The individual will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks

and gathering and moving materials as needed.

Key Deliverables:

• Clean and prepare production areas.
• Assist other workers on-site with various jobs.
• Handle and transport needed materials.
• Follow instructions from supervisors to perform manual labor tasks.
• Comply with all safety protocols to ensure the safety of employees.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

• Assists production workers by supplying or holding materials or tools and maintaining clean

work area and equipment.

• Works from heights, at times, requiring the use of fall protection.
• Prepares surfaces to be coated through appropriate grinding/sanding/polishing, cleaning,

and masking and operates sandblast machines as needed.

• Cleans and supplies designated building areas and lunchroom including, but not limited to,

servicing, sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning, etc.

• Maintains open communication with supervisor regarding supplies and equipment

necessary for cleaning and maintenance duties.

• Other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Must have experience with hand tools such as grinders.
• Must be able to read a measuring tape and understand basic measurements.
• Computer skills are minimal but must be able to follow general instructions to clock in/out of

payroll system.

• Must be self-motivated with the drive and determination to succeed and move up as jobs

become available into other positions when the knowledge to advance is achieved.

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a forklift.
• Position requires the individual to wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in

order to perform duties.

• Individual must be able to perform the required duties of lifting, pushing and/or pulling

weights up to but not to exceed to 50 pounds.

• Position will require frequent bending, stooping, and crawling.
• Individual is responsible for following safe handling guidelines when using chemical liquids and

powders.

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts,

machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles,

welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of

electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic

or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop

can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing

protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color,

religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry,

age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected

by law or executive order.