Asphalt Plant Operator - Northeast Ohio

Kokosing; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kokosing Materials, Inc. (KMI) in Ohio seeks a Plant Operator/Supervisor to safely operate an asphalt plant on the second shift. The role includes supervising a plant crew, performing inspections, calibrations, and coordinating with quality control.

Occasional travel to surrounding Northeast Ohio plants is required to cover time off and project demands. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and a strong

Qualifications

• Knowledge of asphalt plant operations
• Ability to supervise and train staff
• Strong safety orientation and compliance
• Willingness to travel and work second shift, including weekends

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain asphalt plant and construction equipment
• Conduct walk-around inspections and address unsafe conditions
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability
• Coordinate material blends with quality control personnel
• Monitor inventory levels and order materials as needed
• Supervise plant crew and provide training as required
• Calibrate plant processes and ensure accurate production data
• Maintain site and yard cleanliness; document plant reports and records
• Foster good customer relations with customers and contractors

Job description

Kokosing Materials, Inc. (KMI) has been a leader in the asphalt production industry since 1980. With 19 asphalt plants across central and Northern Ohio, as well as liquid asphalt terminals in Wheelersburg and Mansfield, KMI is dedicated to producing high-quality asphalt products and providing exceptional customer service. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainability, continuously investing in our plants to ensure they operate efficiently and meet the highest environmental standards. Through our partnership with Kokosing, we leverage shared expertise and resources to deliver innovative solutions and contribute to building Ohio's infrastructure. Join KMI and be part of a company that values safety, integrity and quality.**Job Description:**Responsible for safely operating asphalt plant, ordering supplies and managing a plant crew. This is a second shift schedule.**This individual will travel to our other surrounding plants in Northeast Ohio as needed to cover time off requests, night shifts and project demands.** **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:* Responsible for safely operating and maintaining asphalt plant and construction equipment.* Perform walk-around and site inspections for all equipment to identify and correct unsafe conditions.* Responsible for preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is properly maintained and serviced as needed.* Communicate with quality control personnel and make adjustments to material blends as needed.* Monitor inventory levels of all mix materials, and order materials as needed.* Monitor production levels and adjust production as needed.* Properly calibrate plant.* Supervise employees at the plant. May be designated to train employees as needed.* Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.* Troubleshoot, problem solve, and successfully discuss production problems with co-workers and supervisors.* Accurately complete plant reports and other documentation as needed.* Clean control house and yard facility daily.* Maintain good customer relations with customers on an ongoing basis.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Knowledge of asphalt plant.* Strong attention to detail.* Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other responsibilities for job completion as requested.* Must be willing to work day or night shift, including weekends.* Must be willing to travel.Kokosing Materials offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority. Kokosing Materials is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.