# Entry Level Laborer

> Kent Companies · Grand Rapids, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-30

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** W MI Concrete 101

## Description

The entry-level laborer has limited or no experience in commercial concrete construction yet brings an excellent attitude with a willingness to learn, work hard, and improve their skills. This role supports all functions of commercial concrete projects through housekeeping, toting materials, setting formwork, shoring, and placing concrete. Entry-level laborers are exposed to several main types of commercial concrete work, including sub-structures, elevated structures, parking ramps, and tilt, to name a few. These structures allow the entry-level laborer to understand footings, mass footings, walls, columns, shoring, decking, formwork systems, gang forms, reinforcing, and post-tension systems. Communicating effectively with supervisors, teammates, and other trades is expected as well as asking questions to increase growth and development.

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**Duties and Responsibilities**

-   Safely perform general labor tasks on concrete construction sites, including using power and common hand tools.
-   Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat, high-visibility apparel, and additional protection as required by the task.
-   Moving materials by hand, preparing for concrete placement, installation of shoring, and maintaining clean, well-organized job sites.
-   Work in a variable environment, both indoors and outdoors. When required, work during inclement weather, including extreme heat/cold.
-   Communicate effectively with your crew lead, foreman, and superintendent on safety, ask questions, and problem-solve.

## Requirements

-   Valid driver’s license
-   Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
-   Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)
-   Ability to pass drug screening.
-   Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

## Benefits

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

-   Weekly pay
-   PTO (Paid Time Off)
-   Medical, dental, and vision coverage
-   Supplemental insurance options
-   Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
-   Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
-   Scholarship opportunities for dependents
-   Leadership development opportunities

## Apply

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