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Joplin Concrete Company is hiring for a Quallity Control / Batchman position.

This position is responsible for quality control testing on concrete and aggregates in accordance with job specifications, mix designs, and applicable standards, with particular attention to product being shipped off-site, ensuring outbound loads meet required specifications before they leave the plant. Accurately record, document, and report all test results. Batch ready mix concrete in a timely fashion as provided by the shipper or central dispatch office, in accordance with all job specifications and mix designs. Order raw materials as required by the upcoming schedule and monitor plant inventory levels. Perform necessary preventative maintenance and repairs on the batch plant and associated equipment or areas around the lot. Operate a wheel loader to keep the batch plant stocked with raw material unless the production schedule does not allow. Prepare for in-count and dispense value-added products such as fiber, admixtures, temperature controlled water and color for production as needed.

Starting wage is dependent upon qualifications. Joplin Concrete Company offers health/dental/vision and company paid life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with a company match, an EAP program and an education assistance program.

Job description:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to take initiative to increase the quality of one's skills to become more efficient.
• Make good judgment calls when under pressure.
• Perform mathematical functions pertaining to billing, volumes, and quantities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute ratio and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to communicate with drivers, loader operators, salesmen, mechanics, and other quality control personnel in an efficient manner to aid in production.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written and oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to apply basic computer skills for batching concrete and recording quality control results.
• Training or equivalent combination of education and experience that will provide the knowledge needed to perform the duties assigned with this position.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to deal with constructive criticism to improve job performance.
• Travel to another Company plant to batch, perform quality control, or help with production as needed.
• Work long hours including early morning, nights, and weekends.
• CDL is not a condition of hire for this position. Employees who separately hold a valid CDL may occasionally be asked to operate a Ready-Mix or dump truck as an incidental duty, subject to applicable FMCSA/DOT requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform quality control testing on concrete and aggregates on a scheduled basis and prior to shipment of product off-site; accurately record and report all results.
• Verify that outbound/shipped product meets job specifications and mix designs before it leaves the plant.
• Batch orders in a timely and efficient manner; work with dispatch to adjust truck demand to meet proper delivery rate.
• Perform opening and closing procedures for the batch plant and associated equipment.
• Perform batching of ready-mix, ensuring that proper design and job specifications are followed.
• Professionally work with dispatch to stay ahead of the planned schedule.
• Monitor plant raw material inventory and coordinate ordering to support the upcoming production schedule.
• Responsible for day-to-day plant-level operations, maintenance, and repair. Inspect plant equipment and facilities for mechanical problems and other equipment malfunctions. Relay these problems by email to the Operations Manager and the head of maintenance; if an emergency, a phone call is warranted.
• Assist others with facility maintenance and safety tasks during slow or idle periods.
• This position does not have authority to hire, discipline, or terminate other employees.
• Other duties as assigned.