Plant Operator - Aggregates (Mechanicsville, MD)

Essential Functions

• Ensure the sand and gravel plant and related equipment are operating properly at all times.
• Inspect the plant for maintenance and operations problems.
• Grease and oil as required; keep plant and equipment clean and free of excess material; ensure all material handling equipment is working and material is moving through the plant smoothly at all times.
• Ensure and maintain proper levels of raw materials.
• Communicate with the Loader Operator to ensure the hoppers remain full of aggregates, and notify the manager of impending shortages on a timely basis.
• Complete all required plant production and maintenance reports accurately and timely.
• Run sand gradations and calculate percentages of waste content.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks as required.
• Supervise the Plant Laborer in successful day-to-day operations.
• Provide necessary training to ensure a thorough understanding of the production process and the different types of materials and products sold by the company.
• Keep equipment and plant site clean at all times.
• Perform all pre and post-trip inspections and complete daily inspection reports.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Follow proper procedures and complete required documentation if an accident or injury occurs.
• Notify manager or Safety Department as required.
• Understand and comply with all safety rules set forth by the company and governmental regulatory agencies.
• Notify manager and the Safety Manager immediately of any potential or current safety problems.
• Wear required PPE.
• Follow all environmental regulations and clean up any excess material that could cause environmental problems.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform miscellaneous duties and outside labor as requested, which may include, but not limited to, cleaning up around the plant, sweeping, shoveling, moving wheelbarrows, picking up equipment or supplies.
• Fill in for colleagues (at other locations) as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Work Environment: Outdoor/Field. Exposure to dust and fumes/offensive smells. Exposure to chemicals such as fuel, grease and oil. Close proximity to moving mechanical parts. Noise level will be moderate to loud.
• Physical Demands: Lift a maximum weight of 100 lbs., repetitively lift 50 lbs., carry approximately 50 lbs., and push/pull approximately 50 lbs. Reach overhead and reach away from the body. Sit 2 hours per day, walk 2 hours per day, stand 2 hours per day, climb 2 hours per day, kneel 2 hours per day, crawl 1 hour per day, and squat the other 1 hour per day.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Experience working at a sand and gravel production plant.
• Special Skills: Written communication, verbal communication, and basic mathematical skills. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to learn and use iPad, iPhone and company software applications. Basic mechanical skills.
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid (preferred).
• Industry Related Experience or Skills: Knowledge of sand and gravel products and operations.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• High School
• Preferred: None

Preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish