General Laborer – Spray Up (1st Shift) at Concast Inc – Zumbrota, Minnesota

About Concast Inc.

Concast Inc. is a leading precast concrete manufacturer with more than 50 years of industry experience. We produce high-quality concrete products that support essential infrastructure projects nationwide, including utility and transportation components. Our company is built on a strong foundation of safety, quality, teamwork, and long-term stability.

What We Offer

• Stable & Growing Company: Trusted for more than 50 years with a strong future
• First-Shift Schedule: Predictable hours that support work-life balance
• Hands-On Work: Build tangible products that support communities
• Team-Focused Environment: Safety and teamwork are at the core of everything we do
• Career Growth: Training provided with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Strong hourly wages, excellent benefits, and job stability

What You'll Do

The Spray Up General Laborer / Spray Up General Technician plays a key role in Concast’s precast concrete manufacturing operations in Zumbrota. This is a hands-on, first-shift manufacturing position responsible for preparing forms, spraying concrete, operating basic production equipment, and supporting daily production activities.

This role is open to all experience levels. Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, or concrete is helpful but not required. We provide on-the-job training for individuals who are dependable, safety-minded, and eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Spray Up Operations

• Prepare and set up steel forms for concrete spray operations (oil forms, square ends, positioning)
• Operate spray gun and roll out concrete onto forms
• Strip finished products from forms and clean molds for reuse
• Start, stop, and fill pumps; troubleshoot simple equipment issues
• Shovel or load raw materials (sand, cement, fiberglass) into hoppers or containers

Safety & Quality

• Follow safety requirements and use PPE at all times
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment

Teamwork & Production Support

• Work collaboratively to meet daily production goals
• Operate forklifts as needed to move forms and materials
• Support other production duties as assigned

Core Skills & Work Environment

• General Labor / Manufacturing
• Spray Up Concrete Operations
• Hand Tools & Industrial Equipment
• Material Handling
• Quality Inspection
• Safety-Focused, Team-Based Production

• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Reliable attendance and flexibility with changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to frequently lift 25–50 lbs (occasionally more)

Preferred But Not Required

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or concrete work
• Forklift experience (training available)

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting (25-50 lbs)
• Work near moving equipment in a loud, industrial environment
• Flexibility to work overtime as production needs require

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $24.00–$26.00 (based on experience)
• Benefits include:
  • No-cost employee medical and dental coverage
  • Vision insurance
  • Life, Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness plans
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and personal days)
  • Company-provided uniforms and PPE
  • Additional employee programs

Apply Today

At Concast, you’re not just working a job, you’re helping build products that support critical infrastructure across the country. If you’re looking for a first-shift manufacturing role with competitive pay, strong benefits, and growth opportunities, we encourage you to apply today. No prior experience required.