BATCH PLANT OPERATOR

General Description

The Batch Plant Operator can operate all batching equipment at the production facility.

Why Work for Us?

At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results. In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.

What We Have To Offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flex spending for medical and daycare
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Benefit Plan
• Accident Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

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

Education, Skills, and Abilities Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers
• General math skills and ability to read a tape measure
• Motivated and self-driven to complete a task
• Knowledge of products the company uses, and which products would work best
• Understand and accepts changes that are implemented to become best in Class
• Ability to work with others to get the project completed efficiently
• Authorized forklift operator or capable of learning the skills of operating a forklift
• Experienced in operating overhead crane-ways
• Ability to lead a team with respect and dignity
• Ability to work with others to get the project completed efficiently
• Motivated and self-driven to complete a task

Physical Requirements/ADA Essential Functions

• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, occasionally
• Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently
• Possess a valid driver’s license, and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle

Working Conditions

• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements
• Moderate to high risk of safety precautions
• Moderate to high exposure to production environment
• Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related) (plant specific)
• Ability to work outside year-round (plant specific)

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, occasionally
• Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently
• Possess a valid driver’s license, and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle

ADA Essential Functions

• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, occasionally
• Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently
• Possess a valid driver’s license, and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

E-Verify Participation

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.