Production Laborer

Ameron™, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arcosa, Inc., is searching for an Operator to join our team in Anniston, AL. You’ll follow specific instructions to perform a variety of routine manual labor tasks or assist skilled workers in simple production, process, or maintenance tasks.

Ameron™ is a leader in the manufacture of poles for street lighting and traffic control. Our extensive line of Ameron™ brand products can be used in residential areas and commercial developments, including streets, highways, shopping centers and pedestrian pathways. From industrial to DOT to municipal, we have just the right pole.

• Operate and monitor plant machinery and equipment such as loaders, forklifts, powered hand tools, stress jack, button machine, and overhead cranes.
• Perform and assist with production tasks such as fabrication, demolding, finishing, grinding, assembly, and material handling.
• Conduct basic routine maintenance, inspections, and service of equipment, document discrepancies and report issues to supervisors.
• Perform general manual labor tasks including lifting, pulling, carrying, sweeping, cleaning, and moving materials.
• Monitor production flow, process parameters, and equipment performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Assist in troubleshooting and perform basic adjustments or minor repairs on equipment.
• Operate mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, front-end loaders, cranes, bobcats) to move materials, products, and supplies.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas including outside material storage areas/yards, and production floors.
• Assist with shipping and receiving, including documentation, bills of lading, and daily production/yard status reports.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and safety committees/initiatives.
• Train, guide, and assist co‑workers as needed.
• Perform inventory counts, track supplies (PPE, water, tools), and submit requests when needed.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, production manuals, and work instructions.
• Follow all company principles, safety rules, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment; 3 years preferred for advanced plant roles.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other mobile/heavy equipment is preferred but not required.
• Basic mechanical knowledge; ability to use hand tools, grinders, valves, and switches.
• Ability to read or learn to read blueprints, fabrication drawings, and verify dimensional requirements.
• Welding, cutting, or torching experience preferred.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) required for material calculations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong dependability and attendance.

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