Batch Plant Operator

About the role

Standard Materials Group, Inc., a CRH company, is seeking a Batch Plant Operator to play a critical role in producing high-quality concrete using advanced computer batching systems. This safety-sensitive position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to excellence, safety, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate batching of concrete by verifying admixtures and dosages, meeting company and customer specifications every time
• Adjust batching weights and quantities to maintain quality standards
• Champion a safe work environment for yourself and your team, following all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas as required
• Collaborate with the Foreperson and team to achieve project goals and daily expectations
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy in all interactions
• Maintain reliable, on-time attendance to keep operations running smoothly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior experience as a Batch Plant Operator preferred
• Strong understanding of concrete mix designs and components

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Verify each load for volume, mix, additives, and all relevant quality data
• Operate batching and plant equipment safely and efficiently
• Receive, inspect, and manage raw material inventories
• Maintain accurate records and logs
• Oversee cleaning and basic maintenance of the central mix plant
• Monitor plant inventories (cement, flyash, admixtures)
• Proficient in computer batching systems
• Identify problems, collect data, and communicate effectively with supervisors
• Perform preventive maintenance and report equipment issues
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and company policies
• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and travel as needed
• Team player willing to assist with additional duties as required

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Basic operation of skid steer/BobCat equipment
• Experience with hand tools and general equipment maintenance

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25–50 lbs as needed
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions