Batch Plant Operator | Roanoke Ready Mix

Martin Marietta • Roanoke, TX

105d

About The Position

This position reports to the Production and Delivery Coordinator and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the batching operation and assist with the scheduling of deliveries.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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, petty cash, time cards, etc.
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with OT opportunities
• Annual Pay Increases
• PTO Available as of DAY ONE
• Opportunities to grow with company
• Guaranteed to be home every day
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Pension plan (at no cost to employees)
• Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAY

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)