Weighmaster

Granite Construction • Sparks, NV

5d

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary This position is responsible for weighing customer trucks, issuing proof of purchase tickets, collecting payment, and working with internal and external customers to ensure delivery of the proper materials to their job site.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Team player.
• Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial or retail sales experience preferred
• Knowledge of materials business.
• Knowledge and experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants preferred.
• General understanding of Plant operations and mechanical requirements.
• Strong understanding of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum.
• Strong public speaking and ability to communicate with management

Responsibilities

• Review and make changes to the daily materials dispatch to ensure the correct materials are being delivered to the correct locations and customers.
• Ensure all trucks entering facility tare weigh across scales prior to receiving a load of aggregate and/or asphalt concrete to make sure the site is in compliance with the State of California Weights and Measures guidelines.
• Utilize the JWS system to ensure trucks are assigned to the proper customer, order location, product, and tare weight prior to loading, and to verify correctness after the order is filled.
• Verify that loaded trucks are loaded correctly (i.e. not exceeding weight limits) to ensure compliance with the State Weights and measures regulations.
• Utilize and review the dispatch menu to ensure that the correct number of trucks that were ordered by the materials dispatcher, have in fact showed up at the plant to load; add any new orders as they are received.
• Maintain ongoing communication with plant foremen and loaders to ensure timely loading of customer’s trucks.
• Assist the materials dispatcher with material orders when needed to ensure customer needs are met.
• Prepare and deliver various reports to ensure company policies are met.
• Perform routine upkeep and housekeeping duties to ensure the facility maintains a clean and professional appearance.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
• Hourly employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees.
• Employees can also opt into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees