BATCH PLANT OPERATOR

About The Role

The Batch Plant Operator is responsible for accurately batching concrete, operating equipment, and supporting daily plant operations. This role works closely with Production and Quality teams while maintaining safety standards and troubleshooting issues to ensure efficient, high-quality output.

Safety

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

Why Join Our Team?

We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
• Health and family care leave available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Batch Plant Operator who takes pride in producing high-quality work in a safe and efficient environment. The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically inclined, and able to troubleshoot issues while working both independently and as part of a team.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with team members and leadership
• Basic math skills, including ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and operate equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes
• Knowledge of materials and products used in batching operations
• Adaptable and open to process improvements and operational changes

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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