BATCH PLANT OPERATOR

Overview

Operate batching equipment, manage concrete mixes, and maintain plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• material ordering
• troubleshooting
• preventive maintenance
• safety compliance
• equipment operation
• vendor scheduling

Tasks

-Order materials needed for the Batch Plant -Be able to take the initiative to continuously push the batch plant to produce the highest level possible and troubleshoot when issues arise -Work with Production and Quality Control departments to ensure accurate batching and record keeping -Work with outside vendors in scheduling delivery of aggregates, dyes, and admixtures -Work with Maintenance department in doing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance -Be accountable for recording and carrying out accurately all safety procedures and policies -Operate forklift, trucks, front end loader, crane-ways as well as batching equipment to mix concrete -Clean and inspect strand vices

Requirements

• high school
• driver's license
• forklift
• crane operator
• math
• leadership

What You Bring

-Ability to work with others to get the project completed efficiently -Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights frequently -Moderate to high risk of safety precautions -Possess a valid driver’s license, and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle -Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, occasionally -Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements -Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day -Understand and accepts changes that are implemented to become best in Class -Ability to continuously improve the batching process -Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related) (plant specific) -High School Diploma or GED -Must be motivated and self-driven to complete a task -Must be able to lead a team with respect and dignity -Knowledge of products the company uses, and which products would work best -Ability to use math to calculate mix designs, aggregate totals, and other possible calculations needed -Batch concrete when needed for each job -Must be able to solve problems quickly and efficiently -Ability to work outside year-round (plant specific) -Be an authorized forklift operator or be capable of learning the skills of operating a forklift -Moderate to high exposure to production environment -General math skills and ability to read a tape measure -Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently -Must have interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers -Be experienced in operating overhead crane-ways

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Benefits

-Paid holidays -Employee Assistance Program -Paid Time Off (PTO) -Wishbone Pet Insurance -Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance -Accident Insurance Plan -Critical Illness Benefit Plan -Wellness Incentives -Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan -Flex spending for medical and daycare -401(k) plan with profit sharing -Access to Nice Healthcare -Health savings account (HSA) -Clean mixer area daily -Health, dental and vision insurance

About Wells

-A leader in the precast concrete industry, delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. -Founded with a vision to change the landscape of concrete manufacturing, quickly becoming known for engineering expertise and custom designs. -Offers custom precast concrete solutions tailored to meet unique project needs in industrial, commercial, and infrastructure sectors. -Handles a diverse portfolio, including large-scale industrial buildings and intricate water resource projects. -Delivers complex, custom-designed precast products that support infrastructure development across the country. -Successfully completes projects in challenging environments, including heavy civil, transportation, and utilities. -Continues to grow, offering both standard and highly specialized precast concrete solutions for industries such as energy, transportation, and water resources.

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