What are the responsibilities and job description for the BATCH PLANT OPERATOR position at Wells Concrete?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Batch Plant Operator can operate all batching equipment at the production facility.
WHY WORK FOR US?
At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.
In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Wellness Incentives
- Paid holidays
- Flex spending for medical and daycare
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401(k) plan with profit sharing
- Access to Nice Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Wishbone Pet Insurance
- Critical Illness Benefit Plan
- Accident Insurance Plan
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan
Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with Production and Quality Control departments to ensure accurate batching and record keeping
- Operate forklift, trucks, front end loader, crane-ways as well as batching equipment to mix concrete
- Work with Maintenance department in doing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance
- Order materials needed for the Batch Plant
- Work with outside vendors in scheduling delivery of aggregates, dyes, and admixtures
- Be accountable for recording and carrying out accurately all safety procedures and policies
- Ability to continuously improve the batching process
- Be able to take the initiative to continuously push the batch plant to produce the highest level possible and troubleshoot when issues arise
- Batch concrete when needed for each job
- Ability to use math to calculate mix designs, aggregate totals, and other possible calculations needed
- Clean mixer area daily
- Clean and inspect strand vices
EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers
- General math skills and ability to read a tape measure
- Must be able to solve problems quickly and efficiently
- Must be motivated and self-driven to complete a task
- Ability to work with others to get the project completed efficiently
- Knowledge of products the company uses, and which products would work best
- Understand and accepts changes that are implemented to become best in Class
- Must have interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers
- Be an authorized forklift operator or be capable of learning the skills of operating a forklift
- Be experienced in operating overhead crane-ways
- Must be able to lead a team with respect and dignity
- Ability to work with others to get the project completed efficiently
- Must be motivated and self-driven to complete a task
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, occasionally
- Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently
- Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day
- Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights frequently
- Possess a valid driver's license, and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements
- Moderate to high risk of safety precautions
- Moderate to high exposure to production environment
- Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related) (plant specific)
- Ability to work outside year-round (plant specific)
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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