PRODUCTION WORKER at L.B. Foster Company in Pueblo, Colorado

Job Description:

Since 1902, L.B. Foster has provided the materials necessary to build and maintain the world’s infrastructure. Today, we have begun a new generation of innovation as we expand to become a leading product innovator in mainline, transit, mining, port and industrial rail markets worldwide.

L.B. Foster is developing tomorrow’s rail technology today. Our rail and track accessories provide the field proven quality necessary to build a reliable railway infrastructure. Our new generation of comprehensive performance monitoring and maintenance technology further strengthens the rail system by improving track safety and operational efficiency. The innovative product development behind L.B. Foster’s IntelliTrack® Technology addresses today’s rail requirements and anticipates tomorrow’s new system advancements.

Our company manufactures and distributes a wide range of railway products and services including new rail, used rail, insulated rail joints, rail lubrication systems, concrete ties, rail monitoring systems, transit products, trackwork materials and our professional rail project management services.

L.B. Foster manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Our sales and product professionals are available worldwide.

Position Summary: 

We're looking for a Production Worker for the Pueblo, CO facility, starting wages at $16-18 per hour. 

This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks involved in the production of L.B. Foster products while following standard work methods and practicing safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.  Production Workers are expected to be available to work in all areas of production. 

Essential Functions:

• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.


• Carry out verbal and written instructions from supervisors and leads


• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions


• Complete jobs in a timely fashion to ensure on time shipment


• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.


• Set up, adjust, and operate all basic machine tools.


• Maintain a clean and safe work area.


• Read and interpret work instructions, then execute work per instructions


• Perform regular and basic preventative maintenance checks and tasks


• Maintain required paperwork and documentation of all work performed on equipment as outlined in preventative maintenance programs


• Work with quality and production teams to identify areas for process improvement

Skills, Experience & Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Ability to read and understand written instructions


• average proficiency in mathematics


• Ability to prioritize and use time efficiently


• A focus on problem solving and teamwork


• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


• Average proficiency in mathematics


• Good visual acuity

The Benefits...

• Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire date


• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match


• 5 paid sick days per year


• 100% tuition reimbursement


• Paid Parental Leave


• Career development and advancement opportunities


• Hourly rate is $16-$22, depending on experience.  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Salary:

$16.00

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