Night Shift Batch Plant Operator - Spangler Ready Mix at Martin Marietta Materials in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

Position Summary



This position reports to the Plant Supervisor/Manager and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the batching operation and assist with the scheduling of deliveries. This position will work nights.




Requirements

• Efficiently operates batching facilities and maintains maximum production levels


• Operates computer controlled batching system that transfers product from storage bins through weigh bins and into ready-mix trucks


• Record daily delivery statistics and daily maintenance activities


• Reads and interpret computer orders to control mix design and to set appropriate slump


• Uses computer to weigh product being transferred to each truck


• Visually monitors control boards and computer screens


• Visually inspect loading trucks to assure proper positioning for delivery of product


• Prints tickets on computer or writes tickets by hand to be sent via air tube system to driver


• Visually inspect concrete on as needed basis


• Files a copy of each ticket


• Records all daily record keeping and paperwork as required


• Maintains material inventories and orders materials as needed


• Inspects silo, weigh hoppers and plant and cleans hoppers as needed


• Climb stairs/ladders to top of cement mixer to manually add concrete fiber packets as needed


• Diagnose and assists in trouble-shooting when process is interrupted


• Demonstrates good understanding of lockout/tagout procedure required during certain procedures


• Assists with cleanup as needed


• Assist in training of co-workers as needed


• Assigns and maintains raw material delivery tickets


• Supply customers with accurate product and delivery information


• Accurately report on fuel.


• Assist Dispatcher in balancing driver hours to assure equity and compliance with D.O.T. requirements


• Maintain an excellent personal safety record and a clean/safe work environment


• Performs other duties as required

• Proficient in reading, writing, math and operational logic


• Have extensive product, customer and equipment knowledge


• Excellent communication skills


• Excellent personal safety record


• Current knowledge of D.O.T. and C.D.L. regulations


• Able to handle many/varied details in a pressure situation


• Self-starter with a very high standard of expectation of himself/herself and those with who he/she works


• Positive attitude toward other employees, customers and supervisors


• Excellent work ethic - punctuality, accuracy and attendance


• Possess a valid CDL (a plus)


• Pass required physical examination and drug screens

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged sitting/standing, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, push and pull objects


• Lift objects of various dimension and weights


• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands


• Ability to operate foot controls with both feet


• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather


• Ability to work in cramped quarters


• Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels


• Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 100 feet