Laborer II

Get ready to grow with us!

Northwest Pipe Company is the nation’s leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and with over 50 years of experience, we’re just getting started! Our business is growing, and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. We’re immediately seeking a Laborer II to join our Geneva Pipe and Precast team in St George, UT.

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance (1st of month after hire)
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Weekly Paycheck
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (day 1 of employment) 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for Career Advancement 
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety 

Our Values

• Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
• Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
• Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.

About the Job

Under frequent supervision, the role performs general labor work in our FRP/Liner area.  Assists in the departmental housekeeping and safety efforts and works collaboratively with other members of the department and production counterparts to ensure production workflow.

Essential Functions & Major Responsibilities

•       Follows all safety and company policies / procedures and promotes a safe culture
•       Complies with all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and regulations
• Wear all required personal protective equipment
•       Maintain all required paperwork
•      Working in all Phases of FRP(Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)/Liner including FRP spraying, sanding, building parts, molds, welding
•      Shipping FRP items
•      Inspects, cleans and performs basic preventative maintenance on machines and equipment
• Maintain housekeeping within all production, storage and waste areas
•      Follows all work instructions, procedures and job safely analysis (JSA’s)
•      Identify and report any unsafe working conditions or equipment
•      Effectively communicate issues to management
•      Performs various general labor work including shoveling, clean up and removal of damaged lining
•      Operation of hand tools and equipment
•      Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•      Capable of following all safety requirements, work rules and regulations
•      Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
•      Carpentry skills a plus
•      Welding skills a plus
•      Must be able to learn how to operate a machine / equipment
•      Ability to read gauges and watching guides
•      Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification if required
•      Basic mathematics skills and the ability to solve basic mathematic problems
•      Requires experience with hand and power tools
• Education/Experience

•      High school diploma or equivalent preferred
•      Prefer experience in a heavy manufacturing environment

Full list of anticipated physical demands for this position and detail on our work environment is available on our application portal. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position.

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.