NIGHT Shift Batch Plant Operator - Spangler Ready Mix
Description
Position Summary
This position reports to the Plant Supervisor/Manager and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the batching operation and assist with the scheduling of deliveries. This position will work nights.
Requirements
- Efficiently operates batching facilities and maintains maximum production levels
- Operates computer controlled batching system that transfers product from storage bins through weigh bins and into ready-mix trucks
- Record daily delivery statistics and daily maintenance activities
- Reads and interpret computer orders to control mix design and to set appropriate slump
- Uses computer to weigh product being transferred to each truck
- Visually monitors control boards and computer screens
- Visually inspect loading trucks to assure proper positioning for delivery of product
- Prints tickets on computer or writes tickets by hand to be sent via air tube system to driver
- Visually inspect concrete on as needed basis
- Files a copy of each ticket
- Records all daily record keeping and paperwork as required
- Maintains material inventories and orders materials as needed
- Inspects silo, weigh hoppers and plant and cleans hoppers as needed
- Climb stairs/ladders to top of cement mixer to manually add concrete fiber packets as needed
- Diagnose and assists in trouble-shooting when process is interrupted
- Demonstrates good understanding of lockout/tagout procedure required during certain procedures
- Assists with cleanup as needed
- Assist in training of co-workers as needed
- Assigns and maintains raw material delivery tickets
- Supply customers with accurate product and delivery information
- Accurately report on fuel.
- Assist Dispatcher in balancing driver hours to assure equity and compliance with D.O.T. requirements
- Maintain an excellent personal safety record and a clean/safe work environment
- Performs other duties as required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in reading, writing, math and operational logic
- Have extensive product, customer and equipment knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent personal safety record
- Current knowledge of D.O.T. and C.D.L. regulations
- Able to handle many/varied details in a pressure situation
- Self-starter with a very high standard of expectation of himself/herself and those with who he/she works
- Positive attitude toward other employees, customers and supervisors
- Excellent work ethic - punctuality, accuracy and attendance
- Possess a valid CDL (a plus)
- Pass required physical examination and drug screens
Physical Requirements
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged sitting/standing, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, push and pull objects
- Lift objects of various dimension and weights
- Ability to operate hand controls with both hands
- Ability to operate foot controls with both feet
- Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather
- Ability to work in cramped quarters
- Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels
- Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 100 feet
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled