Batch Plant Operator

Join Amrize as a Batch Plant Operator and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that’s building North America - we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Batch Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient production of ready-mix concrete and other related products. Using computerized batching systems and manual controls, the Batch Plant Operator Selects appropriate mix designs, makes necessary adjustments, and ensures that products meet established quality standards and customer specifications.

In addition to batching operations, the Batch Plant Operator performs routine inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of the batch plant and associated equipment. This includes greasing, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

The Batch Plant Operator also provides operational support to the dispatch team during periods of high call volume and serves as backup for certain dispatch and administrative responsibilities when the Dispatcher is unavailable. These duties may include taking customer orders, processing timesheets and delivery tickets, and handling credit card transactions.

The successful candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, comfortable with technology, and able to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. This position plays an important role in maintaining product quality, customer satisfaction, and the overall efficiency of the ready-mix operation.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Batching Operations: Operate computerized batching systems and manual controls to accurately produce concrete and other products according to approved mix designs and customer specifications.
• Quality Control: Understand mix designs and product applications, make appropriate adjustments within established guidelines, and coordinate with Quality Control to maintain consistent product quality.
• Plant Maintenance: Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance of the batch plant, reclaimer, and associated equipment, including greasing, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting.
• Equipment Monitoring: Identify equipment issues, communicate maintenance needs, and assist mechanics with troubleshooting and repairs when necessary.
• Inventory Management: Monitor raw material inventory levels, communicate material needs, and plan ahead to ensure adequate supplies are available for production.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with customers, drivers, dispatch, mechanics, management, and Quality Control personnel.
• Customer Service: Assist with incoming customer calls and order entry during periods of high call volume or as operational needs require.
• Administrative Support: Provide backup dispatch and office support when needed, including processing timesheets, delivery tickets, and credit card transactions.
• Operational Efficiency: Help maintain an efficient production schedule while minimizing delays, material waste, and equipment downtime.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: High School diploma or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in the construction industry, preferably with direct experience in ready-mix concrete. Previous experience operating a ready-mix truck and familiarity with delivery operations. Familiarity with concrete testing, mix designs, aggregate characteristics, and concrete quality requirements. Required Technical Experience: Demonstrates confidence and proficiency using computers, batching software, and other technology necessary to perform the job.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrates consistent attendance, punctuality, and reliability. Understands the importance of being prepared and available to support daily plant operations.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities, follows assignments through to completion, and demonstrates a willingness to go the extra mile when operational demands require it.
• Maintains a positive and encouraging attitude, works well with others, and builds productive, trusting relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Makes timely, sound decisions and adjusts effectively to changing priorities, production demands, and unexpected challenges.
• Pays attention to detail, recognizes potential problems before they escalate, and develops practical solutions. Understands basic construction practices and the various applications and performance requirements of concrete.
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and calmly with customers, employees, and management, including during stressful or high-volume situations.
• Demonstrated history of taking pride in one's work, maintaining high standards, and consistently looking for ways to improve operations.
• Working knowledge of pumps, valves, conveyors, electrical components, compressors, diesel equipment, and other industrial machinery.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Estimated wage range: $35.00 - $40.00/Hourly USD
• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, will be required.