Kraemer North America is currently looking for a Laborer to join our shop team in Plain, WI. The Yard Laborer is responsible for a wide range of tasks and duties. The main focus of this position is assisting in the carpenter shop, welding shop, and warehouse department. Additional duties include sandblasting, delivering materials to projects, maintaining bridge construction related hardware, and performing facility maintenance at both the construction yard and main office. This position will also assist with receiving, storing, and maintaining equipment, materials, and supplies in the construction yard.

We value our people. We work safely. We provide quality and commitment.

We’re proud to offer a stable and challenging work environment that supports personal and professional growth. As a family-centered company, Kraemer is committed to delivering technical, innovative, and complete solutions for challenging highway and bridge construction projects. We recognize that our people are our greatest strength, and we’re proud to employ some of the most talented professionals in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the carpenter shop/welding shop and warehouse department
  • Sandblast and paint work
  • Deliver material to projects
  • Maintain bridge construction related hardware
  • Perform facility and yard maintenance at the construction yard and main office        
  • Perform miscellaneous tasks involving the recycling and repair of re-usable inventory items
  • Build boxes for shipping supplies        
  • Load and unload trucks occasionally
  • Ensure compliance with Kraemer Safety and Quality Programs
  • Sort and stock incoming material
  • Drive a forklift, bobcat, pickup, and trailer
  • Remove snow
  • Lift, carry, and push objects weighing up to 100 lbs
  • Travel to job sites and other division yards

Requirements

  • Minimum two years of related experience
  • Familiarity with welding, cutting torch, and painting
  • Ability to work in unpleasant weather; sandblasting frequently requires worker to perform in extreme heat
  • Valid driver's license (CDL is preferred)

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work at various heights utilizing appropriate PPE
  • Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions and dusty/dirty surroundings
  • Repetitive use of hands and wrists with various tools, including fine motor movements and manipulations

Benefits

  • Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Savings Plan w/company match
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Dependent Care and Health Care Reimbursement Plan
  • Life Insurance & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Holidays/Vacation/Sick Pay
  • Educational Assistance
  • Computer Purchase Program

Base wage is dependent on multiple factors: education, experience, skills, market rates, internal equity and/or location.

  • CDL License is preferred
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 952-224-1708
Email: jbaldeshwiler@kraemerna.com

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