Ready Mix Batch Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job ID:  526544

United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

The Plant Operator is responsible for controlling production and load out of materials produced in the Ready Mix batch plant, as well as for scheduling and ensuring timely delivery of supplies to the plant to perform duties in conjunction with dispatch loading instructions.

WAGE RANGE: $32 to $40 per hour dependent on experience

• Batches concrete load according to specifications.  Reads dispatch orders and understands required needs for production of materials. 
• Conduct batching operations in an efficient and safe manner while complying with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Conduct batching functions in a professional manner and ensure compliance with job specifications and all applicable environmental and air quality regulations.
• Prints out invoice tickets on each truck/load and files.  Gives copy of invoice to truck drivers to obtain customer payment upon delivery of materials as needed.
• Responsible for efficient working condition of plant equipment.  Performs maintenance to batch plant which includes greasing parts, sweeping, shoveling, performing equipment repairs, cleaning, removing jam-ups, and welding.
• Become proficient in all batching, dispatching & Quality Control Software.
• Maintain time and material records.
• Ability to understand appropriate uses of various mix designs.
• Responsible for efficient working condition of plant equipment.
• Must be able to climb man ladder.
• Follow verbal and written instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• One to Two years batching-related experience is preferred.
• CDL A or B Preferred but not Required

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Report to the job site dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively on radio/phone system

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Suite

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred
• Ability and willingness to pass ACI level 1 certification within six months

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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!

United Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability