REEVES | Asphalt Plant Operator - Newberry, SC

Main Responsibilities

• Determine proper quantities of materials needed to produce asphalt.
• Adjust controls to regulate the flow of materials.
• Maintain the speed of systems.
• Ensure the plant is operating at the proper temperature.
• Perform walk-around and site inspections for all equipment to identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Communicate with quality control personnel and make adjustments to material blends as needed.
• Maintain inventory levels of all mix materials.
• Monitor production levels and adjust production as needed.
• Supervise employees at the plant.
• May be designated to train employees as needed.
• Ability to weld using an arc welder and cutting torch.
• Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Troubleshoot, problem solve, and successfully discuss production problems with co-workers and supervisors.
• Accurately complete plant reports and other documentation as needed.
• Enter reports into computer system.
• Clean control house and yard facility daily.
• Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of Plant Operator experience.
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills.
• The ability to communicate successfully with difficult employees under high stress situations.
• The ability to handle several projects at once, while maintaining tight deadlines.
• Adequate attention to detail, including the ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Comprehension of basis percentages is necessary in order to successfully calculate quantities materials used to make asphalt.
• Excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
• Reliable transportation.
• Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected.
• Must wear proper attire at all times including: safety vests, safety glasses, long pants, above the ankle/safety-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely and effectively complete work tasks.
• Project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with Supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.
• Must be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.

Benefits And Compensation

• Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.