Plant Operator

Plant Operator

Midsouth Aggregates, part of CRH's South Division, is a leading supplier of quality aggregates in the Southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama, southern Tennessee, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Working with government agencies, private contractors, counties and municipalities, we produce millions of tons of quality construction materials and pave many miles of highways every year. Our highly skilled workforce strives to deliver the highest quality products and services in a safe, timely and efficient manner, on every project. Mid-South Aggregates is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participant.

Position Overview: Operates plant controls to weigh and deliver specified quantities of aggregates for loadout and dumping into trucks. Must partner with other plant crew members to ensure production is running at efficient levels.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Pre-shift inspection of plant required to make sure everything is in operational order checking all safety items.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Answers telephone, radio, and takes and inputs orders.
• Observes gauges, dials, and operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications.
• Assists in maintenance of plant equipment and in compiling reports regarding plant production and plant maintenance.
• Inspection of plant and safety items required at the end of each shift.
• Grease equipment and clean up required at the end of each shift.
• Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
• Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.

Additional Responsibilities

Integrity, communication, recognition, action, results oriented, positive attitude, work ethic, growth and development and commitment to be successful at Preferred Materials. Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public always. Be able to interact with vendors, construction employees and all levels of management. Driver's license required. Must be willing to work nights and weekends, when necessary. Strict adherence to safety protocols of Preferred Materials. Strict adherence to policies and procedures, as outlined in the company's Policy Handbook. Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers with other duties as required. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.