Production Laborer

Company: Arcosa Careers
Location: De Armanville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

What You'll do: 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. What You'll Need: 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.

Keywords: Arcosa Careers, Tuscaloosa , Production Laborer, Manufacturing , De Armanville, Alabama