So, what does a Batch Plant Operator do? You'll be an integral part of our operations team:
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Responsible for the operation of concrete batching process to ensure the correct amount and sizes of aggregates and proportions of cement, additives, and water required for concrete are added, participates in ordering and inventory of raw materials needed for daily concrete production.
Follows procedures set in place to correct any deficiencies in plant operation
Interacts with QC, Drivers, Dispatch, and sales team to ensure product meets specifications
Ensures assigned established performance indicators are met
Works toward improvement of the assigned plant and surrounding area
Follows established procedures to ensure that the plant for which he/she is responsible is in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations and requirements.
Participates in ongoing maintenance and visual evaluations of plant and equipment.
Confers with plant supervisor, other supervisory personnel to resolve problems, provide immediate feedback, and may recommend solutions to improve performance.
Promotes safety within his/her assigned territory.
Adhere to all Silvi and OSHA rules and regulations at all times.
Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management.
Qualifications Required as a Silvi Materials Maintenance Mechanic
High school diploma or equivalent; some technical, vocational or education preferred.
Working knowledge of OSHA/DOT regulations helpful
Meet or exceed company safety standards.
Basic concrete knowledge
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Familiar with WINDOWS (basic applications), Internet, basic computer skills
Working knowledge of plant maintenance procedures
Working Conditions
Able to work extended hours as needed
Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
Must wear protective equipment while at the location
Physical Requirements
Requires stationary position, traverse, move, transport, and the ability to significant degree to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position
Must be able to work at heights; climb stairs, ladders, and silos
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
Requires Concrete chipping, shoveling, sweeping and greasing of plant equipment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with employees and other individuals as well as function safely within an office environment and, on occasion, may visit industrial plant locations
Requires stationary position, traverse, move, transport, and the ability to significant degree to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with employees and other individuals as well as function safely within an office environment and plant locations
Must be able to work at heights; climb stairs, ladders, and silos
Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.