Plant Assistant

OSCO Construction Group • City of Moncton, NB

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Plant Assistant is responsible for general customer service and support of all day-to-day operational functions. The ideal candidate must take time to learn the business and concrete industry, allowing them to perform their duties focusing on a high level of quality, attention to detail and ownership of work as well as being able to effectively communicate with a diverse network of both internal and external customers. The Plant Assistant will need to be a team player, willing to support other areas of the business as needed to ensure product meets quality standards and project timelines are kept.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a related post-secondary program or prior relevant experience
• Technologically inclined and adept at learning new systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint as well as Teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills ensuring exceptional customer service both internally and externally
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Must be willing and able to travel to job sites when required
• Self-starter with effective organizational and time management skills, able to work well with minimal supervision
• Flexibility with work schedules and the ability to work irregular hours when necessary

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with concrete or within the construction industry would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Daily reports, driver scheduling, paperwork, invoicing, reconciliations, time entry and payroll administration
• General customer service including answering phone calls and processing orders
• Job site visits and inspections
• Batching of concrete and dispatching of fleet using a computerized batching system
• Delivery scheduling including coordination with customers and dispatch, monitoring progress of work to ensure schedules are being met, reworking best fit scenarios based on project need
• Quality control of product and pours to ensure job specifications are met
• Liaise with fleet department and local service providers for truck breakdown and repair coordination
• Bulk sand and stone inventory management for ready mix plants
• Prepare shipping documents, purchase requisitions, and daily sales for walk-in customers
• Conduct pipe yard inventory counts on a weekly basis including monthly reporting
• Coordinate new employee orientations, routine training and toolbox talks
• Complete PPE audits for drivers and sites
• Initiate and maintain a healthy environment with respect to cleanliness, production and safety
• Additional duties as required

Benefits

• health and dental coverage
• life insurance
• RRSP
• tax-free savings account options
• educational scholarships to children of employees
• health & wellness programming
• celebratory events
• employee sport team sponsorships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree