There are many different careers at Plaisted Companies to discover. We are currently seeking qualified individuals for the following positions:

Plaisted Companies

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Driver – Sand and Gravel (Elk River)

Position Details:

• Valid CDL Class A License with DOT med card
• Minimum 1-year CDL Class A driving experience and a clean driving record
• Timely reporting of any accidents, damage (vehicle or property) or equipment issues
• Maintain customer and public satisfaction
• Complete required paperwork, DOT logs, shipping papers, daily driver logs and other required documentation, either by hand or using provided electronic equipment
• Maintain vehicle in optimal condition for public safety, vehicle longevity, and routine inspections
• Practice proper loading, unloading and trip management of loads.
• Plan routes; manage unexpected changes
• Practice safe and defensive driving techniques
• Pre and post check the vehicle to ensure safe transportation and report any malfunctions.

Requirements:

• Class A CDL
• Pass a 5 Panel Drug test (Urinalysis)
• Pass a Back and Extremity exam
• Be 18yrs + of age
• Unexpired Medical Card
• Tanker Endorsement (Preferred)
• Hazmat Endorsement (Preferred)

Job Type: 

Full-time

Hours:

Mon-Fri (with OT available after 40 hours and Saturdays)

Wage:

$25+ per hour DOQ

Benefits:

• Health insurance benefits-paid 100% for employee
• Nine Medical Insurance Plans available
• Deductible is matched by employer 50% up to $1,000.00
• FSA and HSA
• Dental Insurance- paid 100% for employee
• Vision Insurance
• Hearing Aid Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K with match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Free/Discounted company apparel and merchandise
• Free uniforms
• Plaisted Bucks
• $1,000.00 Employee Referral program
• Safety Reward Program
• Year- end bonuses
• Volunteer Wage Reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Shield/ID shield
• AFLAC-short/long term disability
• Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks
• Company events such as cook outs, dinners, and more!

Our Core Values:

• Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence

Propane Driver (Elk River)

Description:

Position Details:

• Drive assigned Tractor/tanker trailer to pick up propane and deliver to assigned facilities
• Safely and efficiently transfer product between transport and bulk storage
• Perform required daily vehicle inspections
• Maintain active drivers license, medical card and truck operation in full compliance with DOT laws.
• Manage your driving records, maintain logbook, perform Pre/Post Trip inspections and document defects.
• Ensure that material is properly secured and within weight limits
• Communicate with your supervisor throughout the day
• Maintain schedules when delivering, to meet customer expectations
• Submit delivery documents after each delivery cycle (daily).
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times ensuring customer loyalty
• Abide by all polices, rules, and regulations of the company including all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures
• Provide excellent customer service
• Excellent/professional communication skills

Requirements:

• Must hold Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsement
• No more than one moving violation in the previous 2 years
• Pass a 5 Panel Drug test (Urinalysis)
• Pass a Back and Extremity exam
• Be 21yrs + of age
• Unexpired Medical Card

Hours:

• 4:00 pm to 12:30 am Mon-Fri (with OT after 40hrs)

Wage:

• Negotiable Depending on Qualifications

Benefits:

• Health insurance benefits-paid 100% for employee
• Nine Medical Insurance Plans available
• Deductible is matched by employer 50% up to $1,000.00
• FSA and HSA
• Dental Insurance- paid 100% for employee
• Vision Insurance
• Hearing Aid Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K with match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Free/Discounted company apparel and merchandise
• Free uniforms
• Plaisted Bucks
• Employee Referral program
• Safety Reward Program
• Year- end bonuses
• Volunteer Wage Reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Shield/ID shield
• AFLAC-short/long term disability
• Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks
• Company events such as cook outs, dinners, and more!

Our Core Values:

• Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence

Tire and Lube Technician (Second Shift)

Position Details:

• Maintain the grease bay in good clean order
• Perform lubrication and mechanical inspections as assigned
• Assist in maintaining the shop and warehouse areas in clean and safe conditions.

Requirements:

• Able to pass a 5 Panel Drug Test (urinalysis)
• Able to pass a back and extremity medical exam
• Have most of your own tools
• Experienced with changing oil on commercial trucks as well as greasing commercial trucks and trailers is required.

Hours:

• 4:00 pm to 12:30 am Mon-Fri (with OT available after 40hrs and Saturdays)

Wage:

• From $19-22+/hr Depending on Qualifications

Benefits:

• Sign-on bonus
• Health insurance benefits-paid 100% for employee
• Nine Medical Insurance Plans available
• Deductible is matched by employer 50% up to $1,000.00
• FSA and HSA
• Dental Insurance-100% for employee
• Vision Insurance
• Hearing Aid Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K with match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Free/Discounted company apparel and merchandise
• Free uniforms
• $1,000 Employee Referral program
• Safety Reward Program
• Year- end bonuses
• Volunteer Wage Reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Shield/ID shield
• AFLAC
• Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks
• Company events such as cook outs, dinners, and more!

Our Core Values:

Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence

Heavy Equipment Operator

Position Details:

Operate-

• Skid Loader
• Wheel Loader
• Packer /Roller
• Dozer
• Excavator
• Conveyer Belts
• Haul Trucks
• Screen Decks
• Wash Plants

Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with company standards.

Requirements:

• MSHA Trained preferred
• Able to pass a Drug Test (urinalysis)
• Able to pass a back and extremity medical exam
• Valid Driver’s License
• Customer service skills

Hours:

• 6:00AM-2:30PM Mon-Fri (with OT available after 40 hours and Saturdays)

Wage:

• $25.00 + per hour  DOQ

Benefits:

• Health insurance benefits-paid 100% for employee
• Nine Medical Insurance Plans available
• Deductible is matched by employer 50% up to $1,000.00
• FSA and HSA
• Dental Insurance- paid 100% for employee
• Vision Insurance
• Hearing Aid Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K with match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Free/Discounted company apparel and merchandise
• Free uniforms
• Plaisted Bucks
• Employee Referral program
• Safety Reward Program
• Year- end bonuses
• Volunteer Wage Reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Shield/ID shield
• AFLAC-short/long term disability
• Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks
• Company events such as cook outs, dinners, and more!

Our Core Values:

• Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence

Diesel Mechanic: (Second Shift)

Position Details:

• Make repairs on any assigned vehicle or piece of equipment and able to identify any additional problems that need repair.
• Perform service requirement on assigned equipment to include diagnostics and preventive maintenance.
• Perform lubrication and mechanical inspections as assigned.
• Perform complete D.O.T. inspections and repair or report any issues.
• Assist in maintaining the shop and warehouse areas in clean and safe conditions.

Requirements:

• Able to pass a 5 Panel Drug Test (urinalysis)
• Able to pass a back and extremity medical exam
• Have most of your own tools

Hours:

• 4:00 pm to 12:30 am Mon-Fri (with OT available after 40hrs and Saturdays)

Wage:

• From $32+/hr Depending on Qualifications

Benefits:

• Sign-on bonus
• Health insurance benefits-paid 100% for employee
• Nine Medical Insurance Plans available
• Deductible is matched by employer 50% up to $1,000.00
• FSA and HSA
• Dental Insurance-100% for employee
• Vision Insurance
• Hearing Aid Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K with match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Free/Discounted company apparel and merchandise
• Free uniforms
• $1,000 Employee Referral program
• Safety Reward Program
• Year- end bonuses
• Volunteer Wage Reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Shield/ID shield
• AFLAC
• Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks
• Company events such as cook outs, dinners, and more!

Our Core Values:

Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence

Pit Foreman

Description:

Position Details:

• Oversee the washing and screening operations that are producing aggregates and black dirt.
• Ensure compliance with Company, Local, State and Federal rules and regulations
• Investigate and resolve material quality complaints
• Maintain successful relationships with personnel and customers
• Personnel management (hiring, performance management, etc) 6-7 employees
• Responsible for the planning and scheduling of activities

Requirements:

• MSHA Trained preferred
• Able to pass a Drug Test (urinalysis)
• Able to pass a back and extremity medical exam
• Valid Driver’s License

Hours:

• 6:00AM-2:30PM Mon-Fri (with OT available after 40 hours and Saturdays)

Wage:

• $30.00 + per hour  DOQ

Benefits:

• Health insurance benefits-paid 100% for employee
• Nine Medical Insurance Plans available
• Deductible is matched by employer 50% up to $1,000.00
• FSA and HSA
• Dental Insurance- paid 100% for employee
• Vision Insurance
• Hearing Aid Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K with match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Free/Discounted company apparel and merchandise
• Free uniforms
• Plaisted Bucks
• Employee Referral program
• Safety Reward Program
• Year- end bonuses
• Volunteer Wage Reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Shield/ID shield
• AFLAC-short/long term disability
• Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks
• Company events such as cook outs, dinners, and more!

Our Core Values:

• Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence

Bagging Facility Laborer (Elk River)

Description:

Position Details:

• Operate bagging machine, filling bags with peat, soil mixes, and various products as assigned.
• Operate forklift to stage bagged material and load/unload trucks.
• Operate front-end loader to fill bagging hopper, as needed.
• Assist in maintaining the bagging facility and equipment, keeping a clean and safe environment.

Requirements:

• Able to pass a 5 panel Drug Test (urinalysis).
• Able to pass a back and extremity medical exam.
• Experience operating forklift and front-end loader, preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Customer service skills.

Hours:

• 6:00AM-2:30PM Mon-Fri (with OT available after 40 hours and Saturdays)

Wage:

• $20.00 + per hour  DOQ

Benefits:

• Health insurance benefits-paid 100% for employee
• Nine Medical Insurance Plans available
• Deductible is matched by employer 50% up to $1,000.00
• FSA and HSA
• Dental Insurance- paid 100% for employee
• Vision Insurance
• Hearing Aid Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K with match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Free/Discounted company apparel and merchandise
• Free uniforms
• Plaisted Bucks
• $1,000.00 Employee Referral program
• Safety Reward Program
• Year- end bonuses
• Volunteer Wage Reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Shield/ID shield
• AFLAC-short/long term disability
• Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks
• Company events such as cook outs, dinners, and more!

Our Core Values:

• Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence

Seasonal Store Associate

Position Details:

• Has active involvement in customer contact to ensure continual opportunities for new, additional business which is profitable.
• Providing customer service to phone customers as well as customers within the store, greeting customers on arrival.
• Enters product orders for customer pick up or delivery. Provides quotes for future projects
• Assist in the implementation of store sales programs reporting the activities and results to the Store Manager.
• Reconciles the cash drawer when assigned as well as preparing the bank deposit as assigned.
• Assists in performing modified cycle counting reporting any low inventory results.
• Cleans the outside areas of the store to ensure they are clean and always present a pleasant appearance to include sidewalk, parking and display areas.
• Prepares and/or reviews shipping paperwork on sales to ensure accuracy and completeness, maintaining the documentation as required to achieve billing.
• Coordinates with Store Manager, warehouse and purchasing to assist in forecasting future sales and maintaining adequate inventory on hand to supply customer needs.

Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Customer service skills.

Job Type:

 Full-time/Seasonal (April – November)

Hours:

7:00am – 5:00pm Mon-Fri (with OT available after 40 hours and every other Saturdays)

Wage:

$20 – $22 per hour DOQ

Our Core Values:

• Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence

Accounts Payable Clerk

Position Details:

• Ensures the promotion of a positive image of the company by exercising sound and ethical business practices as related to its employees, customers, vendors and the general public.
• Receives invoices daily, verify accuracy, obtain proper approval, code to appropriate GL account and enter into accounting software.
• Handle vendor inquiries regarding invoice payments, late payments, outstanding checks and resolve vendor discrepancies.
• Enter approved new vendor information into accounting software. Determine if 1099 vendor, manage address and other vendor changes. Determine and enter vendor GL code if applicable.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements.
• Review automatic payments to ensure correct coding and authorization as well as sufficient contracts and documentation.
• Utilize early pay discounts and avoid late fees.
• Weekly check runs, attach invoices to check stub and present to Finance Manager for signature.
• Assemble checks with remittance advice and mail in a timely manner.
• Maintain annual AP vendor files.
• Perform intercompany journal entries related to vendor invoices.
• Continually seek methods of controlling and reducing costs.
• Demonstrate good judgment and tact in solving problems and in difficult situations.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with company personnel.
• Respect the confidentiality of the company, customers and personnel information.
• Make the best use of time during working hours. Consistently showing the ability to recognize and deal with priorities.
• Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance appropriate for the position and situation.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education

• Required: A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Accounting.

Experience

• Required: One year experience in an accounting environment.
• Preferred: Three years experience in an accounting environment.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrate the proven ability to work with and contribute to a work team.
• Must have the ability to respond to inquiries and/or complaints from customers, vendors or members of the community.
• Must have the ability to evaluate financial results.
• Must be able to operate a copier and other typical office equipment.
• Must have a good mathematical aptitude, good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to read, analyze and interpret legal documents and contracts.

Physical

• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods. This position will be occasionally required to lie down, bend and stoop.
• Must have sufficient mobility to navigate through the office and shop area. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to see and hear normal office and store equipment.

• Mental
• Must have the ability to use and understand simple arithmetic and algebraic equations.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with a predominately English-speaking customer base.
• Must be able to apply common business sense to complicated operational and organizational matters.
• Must be able to work in an enclosed office environment with other people.
• Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists.
• Must have basic computer skills and proven ability with spreadsheets.

Hours:

• TBD

Wage:

• $46,000 – $52,000/yr  DOQ

Benefits:

• Health insurance benefits-paid 100% for employee
• Nine Medical Insurance Plans available
• Deductible is matched by employer 50% up to $1,000.00
• FSA and HSA
• Dental Insurance- paid 100% for employee
• Vision Insurance
• Hearing Aid Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K with match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Free/Discounted company apparel and merchandise
• Free uniforms
• Plaisted Bucks
• $1,000.00 Employee Referral program
• Safety Reward Program
• Year- end bonuses
• Volunteer Wage Reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Shield/ID shield
• AFLAC-short/long term disability
• Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks
• Company events such as cook outs, dinners, and more!

Our Core Values:

• Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence

Stoneworks

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Material Finisher (First Shift) 

Position Details:

• Ensure that precast products match customer choices
• Use hand tools, sandblasting tools, and other various products to finish
• Work independently to complete daily work schedules.
• Ability to understand, follow and perform written and oral instruction
• Execute other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Sandblasting experience
• 18 yrs +
• Valid DL
• Heavy lifting capabilities
• Able to pass a 5 Panel Drug Test (urinalysis)
• Able to pass a back and extremity medical exam

Hours:

• 6:00 pm to 2:30 am Mon-Fri (with OT available after 40hrs and Saturdays)

Wage:

• From $22+/hr Depending on Qualifications

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• 25k Life Insurance
• PTO
• Product Discounts

Our Core Values:

Teamwork – Passionately working together to achieve success.

Quality Driven – Measuring our performance to the highest industry standards.

Positivity – Creating a culture where employee’s performance is valued, and success is celebrated.

Solution-Oriented – Embracing challenges – Finding creative solutions to deliver excellent results.

Team Member – Custom Form Builder (First Shift)

Position Details:

• Create wood forms from shop drawings
• Carpentry/wood working experience
• Ability to work closely with others in a team setting
• Highly motivated and able to work under time constraints
• Ability to read and understand shop drawings
• Detail oriented, mechanically inclined, able to lift 50-60 lbs.
• Desire to learn our process and a strong commitment to quality and safety
• Basic math skills
• CNC experience preferred

Requirements:

• 18 yrs +
• Valid DL
• Heavy lifting capabilities
• Able to pass a 5 Panel Drug Test (urinalysis)
• Able to pass a back and extremity medical exam

Hours:

• 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Mon-Fri (with OT available after 40hrs and Saturdays)

Wage:

• From $23+/hr. Depending on Qualifications

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• 25k Life Insurance
• PTO
• Product Discounts

Our Core Values:

Teamwork – Passionately working together to achieve success.

Quality Driven – Measuring our performance to the highest industry standards.

Positivity – Creating a culture where employee’s performance is valued, and success is celebrated.

Solution-Oriented – Embracing challenges – Finding creative solutions to deliver excellent results.

 

Operations – Precast Concrete Products

Requirements:

• Ensure accuracy and quality standards
• Meet scheduled completion dates
• Provide a positive and safe work environment
• Ability to work closely with others in a team setting
• Highly motivated and able to work under time constraints
• Ability to read and understand shop drawings
• Detail oriented, mechanically inclined, able to lift 50-60 lbs.
• Desire to learn our process and a strong commitment to quality and safety
• Able to pass a 5 Panel Drug Test (urinalysis)
• Able to pass a back and extremity medical exam

Hours:

• 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Mon-Fri (with OT available after 40hrs and Saturdays)

Wage:

• From $21+/hr. Depending on Qualifications

Benefits:

• $500.00 Retention Program
• Medical
• Dental
• 25k Life Insurance
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Health Account-FSA and HSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Shield/ID shield
• Product Discounts
• $300.00 Employee Referral Program
• AFLAC-short/long term disability
• Company events such as cook outs, dinners, and more!

Our Core Values:

Teamwork – Passionately working together to achieve success.

Quality Driven – Measuring our performance to the highest industry standards.

Positivity – Creating a culture where employee’s performance is valued, and success is celebrated.

Solution-Oriented – Embracing challenges – Finding creative solutions to deliver excellent results.

Logistics Partners

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Logistics Sales Representative

Position Details:

• Ability to grow and manage book of business.
• Generate revenue by cold calling, networking, and managing customers.
• Understanding your customers, their business, processes, and identify areas needing improvement.
• Maintain regular contact with existing clients to determine shipping needs, providing responsive customer service, and resolving client issues quickly and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Register customer logistics needs into our computer system with accurate, timely information.
• Communicating with customers about any delays with pickup and delivery.
• Provide back-up to fellow team members as needed.
• Negotiation skills.
• Problem solving.
• Report on customer activity weekly.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communications skills, negotiating skills and persuasiveness.
• Ability to build relationships and trust.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and easily adapt to multiple roles.
• Dependable, reliable, responsible and fulfills obligations.
• Enthusiasm and high energy, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to resolve problems and display strong time management skills
• Willingness to learn new things, and to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Team player attitude.
• Attention to detail.

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (Preferred)
• Outside sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 3 years (Preferred)

Hours:  

• M-F – 7am-3:30pm (Some flexibility)

Wage:  

• Competitive salary (based on experience) with quarterly bonuses

Hours: 

• Mon-Fri from 7:00 am to 3:30pm (With Some Flexibility)  

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Reimbursement health accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
• Child Care benefits
• Employee discounts
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules
• Commuting/travel assistance
• Holiday Pay
• 401k Retirement Plan 

Our Core Values: Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence

Logistics Broker

Position Details:

• Managing Shipments, covering loads, working with carriers for good spot rates and booking shipments.
• Watching the loads boards to cover the current freight.
• Researching the carriers before booking the loads to make sure they are CSA compliant.
• Maintain regular contact with existing clients to determine shipping needs, providing responsive customer service, and resolving client issues quickly and effectively.
• Issue complete, accurate and timely load confirmations to the carrier(s) on each shipment.
• Phone and e-mail customers to solicit available shipments and business opportunities.
• Register customer logistics needs into our computer system with accurate, timely information.
• Communicating with customers about any delays with pickup and delivery.
• Provide back-up to fellow team members as needed.
• Order entry.
• Answering a large volume of calls and answering the phones promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communications skills, negotiating skills and persuasiveness.
• Ability to build relationships and trust.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and easily adapt to multiple roles.
• Dependable, reliable, responsible and fulfills obligations.
• Enthusiasm and high energy, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to resolve problems and display strong time management skills
• Willingness to learn new things, and to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Team player attitude.
• Attention to detail.

Experience:

• 1+ years of experience in a logistics role

Hours:  

• M-F – 7am-3:30pm (Some flexibility)

Wage:  

• Depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Child Care benefits
• Employee discounts
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules
• Commuting/travel assistance
• Holiday Pay
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match

Our Core Values: Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence