Plant Batcher

Description

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• •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

Requirements

Requirements

• •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

Physical Requirements

• •Ability to climb stairs and ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged sitting/standing, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, push and pull objects
• •Lift objects of various dimension and weights
• •Ability to operate hand controls with both hands
• •Ability to operate foot controls with both feet
• •Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather
• •Ability to work in cramped quarters
• •Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels
• •Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 100 feet