Batch Plant Operator

Job Title: Batch Plant Operator


Duration: 06 months Temp to Hire


Location: Anniston, AL 36207


Shift: 3:30 PM - 2:00AM


Pay Rate: $19.50/hr. W2

***EDUCATION: MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED***

MUST HAVE COMPUTER EXPERIENCE (ENSURE THIS IS CLEARLY DETAILED IN THE RESUME)

WORKING HOURS: 3:30 PM - 2:00AM


Potential overtime as business requires


TRAINING WILL BE ON DAYS 5AM - 3:30PM - WILL THEN MOVE TO NIGHT SHIFT (THE DURATION OF TRAINING WOULD DEPEND ON THE INDIVIDUALS ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY)

This role offers a $2.00 shift differential when working on nights

MANAGER'S NOTES BELOW:


Safety focused, comfortable in manufacturing facility, work in elements of weather, comfortable getting dirty

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.

There is a $2.00 shift differential for working nights.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES


- Identify any Non-Conforming Products.


- Inventorying and ordering of aggregate, sand, cement, and additives.


- Receiving and properly storing the mix materSetup 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 read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and drawings required to carry out his/her job.


- Ability to use hand tools, air-operated wrenches, and cutting torches.


- Must be able to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.