Batch Plant Operator
A leading manufacturer of Concrete Lighting Poles, has an immediate opening for experienced machine operators in our Anniston, Alabama plant. The machine operator operates the batching process in a way that produces concrete meeting the quality and specifications of the mix designs. We make employee safety, professional development, innovation, and customer service our top priority.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Identify any non-conforming products.
- Inventorying and ordering of aggregate, sand, cement, and additives.
- Receiving and properly storing the mix materials. Setup the mixes for daily production.
- Operate the batch equipment to produce the quantities required, minimizing waste.
- Properly complete operating logs.
- Work in a safe and timely manner.
- Keep batch areas clean and orderly.
- Assist the Gravity Feed operator when necessary.
- Do preventative maintenance to machinery. Keep machinery lubricated.
Technical Competencies:
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and drawings required to carry out his/her job.
- Must be able to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measures, using whole numbers and decimals. Use of algebra to develop proportions.
Facility/Group-Specific Responsibilities:
- Previous experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts and change work schedules.
- Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Physical Demands:
- Repetitive movement with hands & fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls include simple grasping, fine manipulation, pushing & pulling, and reaching with hands & arms.
- Must be able to stand/walk for 6-8+ hours a day, occasional sitting.
- Requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching.
- Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Must be able to work in a non-temp-controlled work environment with personal protective equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements:
- Safety glasses, hard hats, and steel-toe boots while in the shop area.
- Hearing protection when required.
Education & Experience Qualifications:
- Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
- 1-year fabrication shop or manufacturing environment experience a plus.
- Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals. Good understanding of Geometry.
- Able to read a tape measure in millimetres and inches.
- Ability to use hand tools, air-operated wrenches, and cutting torches.
- Must be able to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.