Operator, Batcher

ABOUT THE ROLE

The batch plant operator is responsible for making quality concrete and providing it in a timely manner to the production crew. It is the batch plant operator’s responsibility to ensure that all the concrete we produce meets the required specifications.

We are currently hiring for a batch operator at our Greenwell Springs Plant in Baton Rouge, LA. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Uses computer or manual controls, efficiently batches product with proper mix and making necessary raw material adjustments; understands the proper use of each mix design
• Completes customer orders, schedule deliveries, paperwork and plant maintenance
• May run front end loader or other material handling equipment to charge plant with aggregate, sand or other materials; assists plant management as needed with other duties as assigned
• Ensures that safety, compliance and environmental requirements are followed at all times
• Effectively communicates with the drivers to efficiently complete customer orders; ability to schedule deliveries to meet the customer needs
• Must be able to climb ladders, lift 75 lbs and work in a dusty, cold/hot environment
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1-3 years of related customer service or dispatch environment experience
• Excellent oral (telephone) communication skills; bi-lingual communications skills are a plus; ability to professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time; able to prioritize work; strong organization skills
• Experience with dispatch systems, personal computer, telephone
• Wet batch experience a plus
• Light mechanical experience

Additional Requirements:

• 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 behaviors.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim 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

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• 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

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