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Job ID: 528694
Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the state of Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products. Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.
Overview
Join a leader in the construction materials industry and help us build the infrastructure that supports our communities. As part of the CRH family, we are committed to safety, quality, and developing our people. We are seeking a Batch Plant Operator who takes pride in accuracy, efficiency, and professional service.
Key Benefits of Joining Our Team
What You'll Get:

• Competitive pay with consistent hours
• Monthly production bonus
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for continued growth
• Paid holidays and paid time off

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Maintains batch plant operations to ensure timely delivery of concrete. Verifies and correctly enters all mix designs on incoming tickets.

• Monitors gauges, dials and operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications.
• Receives driver feedback on concrete slumps to ensure proper specifications are being met.
• Must possess a professional attitude while interacting with peers, contractors and general public.
• Communicates and receives directions from dispatch, drivers, operators and customers via radio/phone or tablet.
• Diagnoses and repairs basic batch plant equipment. The batch person reports any major maintenance or other plant related issues to plant manager/supervisor. They may coordinate the equipment and personnel for larger/complex repairs.
• Accurately orders, carries and stocks admixtures of raw materials for batch plant.
• Completes the "cookout" of aggregates.
• Advises general operations of loader operator and operate loader as needed.
• Accurately enters the driver's timesheets in the proper software systems.
• Opens and closes the plant, as well as the security of the facility.
• Maintains strict adherence to company policies, safety/OSHA requirements and procedures.
• Regularly climb up and down into or out of the cab of the vehicle and climb up and down the rear ladder or rear access point of the vehicle during loading, unloading and/or vehicle wash down.
• Must use 3 points of contact and complying with safety policies for working at heights.
• Stand for long periods of time performing loading and offloading of materials in hot weather or current conditions.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed, which may include the ability to travel and work from other company facilities as needed.

Requirements

• Intermediate mathematical skills (writing/understanding calculations like ration/fractions/expressions)
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to learn plant computer systems.
• Ability to use basic power tools with a general knowledge of electricity and mechanics.

• Must be willing to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays when necessary. Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Must pass pre-employment requirements, drug screen, criminal background check and driving record review.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related construction experience preferred.

• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ACI and DOT Certifications and loader certification as needed.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.