Plant Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Plant Helper to join our team at Arepet Industries, LLC. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for assisting with production, performing general labor tasks, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by lubricating machinery, monitoring plant conveyors, and performing heavy ground maintenance.
• Clear all sand from the hopper at every opportunity and guide trucks entering the yard to safe racks.
• Operate the safe rack to open and close trailer hatches and perform heavy equipment checklists daily.
• Assist in performing the Production Area Inspection Checklist and observe critical points of plant operation to respond with corrective actions.
• Report any critical issues to the Foreman and assist in coordinating and executing the loading and unloading of trucks.
• Coordinate with drivers to ensure the proper loading of sand from the hopper by weight and type of sand.
• Assist the Foreman and Mechanic on duty to ensure the continued operation of the plant and equipment.
• Ensure the plan and warehouse area is ready for production and areas are free of debris, and organized by sand type for each designated area.
• Attend safety meetings and meetings of priority as required by the Foreman, Safety Manager, and Plant Manager.

• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to read equipment operating manuals and wear all required safety equipment.
• Must be able to communicate with hand signals and warning sounds with coworkers regarding movement of vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Must be service-oriented with proven ability to work in a TEAM environment.
• Must be able to follow instructions as well as make some independent decisions.
• Must be able to perform duties in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

• This job requires the ability to wear a half-mask respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders on a repetitive basis.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and lift 50 lbs from ground to waist level on a repetitive basis.
• Must work outside in all weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions.
• Must be able to work at various heights.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls.
• Possess good vision to perceive depth at close range and distances up to 150 feet.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience in a plant environment preferred.
• Heavy equipment experience preferred.