Batch Plant Manager

Alamo Cement Co.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buzzi Unicem USA is seeking a Batch Plant Operator to support concrete production. The role requires reading dispatch orders, batching concrete loads per mix designs, and ensuring safety and quality in every load.

You will maintain equipment, perform basic maintenance, record time and materials, and help ensure on-time delivery of concrete to customers. Equal opportunity employer; legal work status required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years batching-related experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to climb a ladder.
• Must be able to follow verbal (in person and over the phone) and written instructions effectively.
• Must be able to organize and lead people.
• Ability to understand appropriate uses of various mix designs.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Batch concrete loads according to mix designs and specifications.
• Conduct batching operations in an efficient and safe manner while complying with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Conduct batching functions in a professional manner and ensure compliance with job specifications and all applicable environmental and air quality regulations.
• Produce on-time & in-spec concrete for the customer, as it's customer-focused.
• Print out delivery tickets on each truck/load and files. Give copies of delivery tickets to necessary personnel, in order to obtain customer payment upon delivery of materials as needed.
• Responsible for efficient working condition of plant equipment. Perform maintenance to batch plant, which includes greasing, sweeping, shoveling, performing equipment repairs, cleaning and removing jam-ups.
• Maintain time and material records.
• Test concrete for conformance with mix design and specification.
• Conduct moisture test, yield calculations and yield adjustment of mix designs for conformance with mix designs and specifications.
• Responsible for efficient working condition of plant equipment.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Effective communication

Lead people

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet Explorer

Job description

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings.

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning. We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

• We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Qualifications

• High Scchool diploma or equivalent is required
• One to two years batching-related experience is preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Must be able to climb a ladder
• Must be able to follow verbal (in person and over the phone) and written instructions effectively
• Must be able to organize and lead people
• Ability to understand appropriate uses of various mix designs
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Batch concrete loads according to mix designs and specifications. Read dispatch orders and understand required needs for production of materials.
• Conduct batching operations in an efficient and safe manner while complying with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Conduct batching functions in a professional manner and ensure compliance with job specifications and all applicable environmental and air quality regulations.
• Produce on-time & in-spec concrete for the customer, as it's customer-focused.
• Print out delivery tickets on each truck/load and files. Give copies of delivery tickets to necessary personnel, in order to obtain customer payment upon delivery of materials as needed.
• Responsible for efficient working condition of plant equipment. Perform maintenance to batch plant, which includes greasing, sweeping, shoveling, performing equipment repairs, cleaning and removing jam-ups.
• Maintain time and material records.
• Test concrete for conformance with mix design and specification.
• Conduct moisture test, yield calculations and yield adjustment of mix designs for conformance with mix designs and specifications.
• Responsible for efficient working condition of plant equipment.