BATCH PLANT OPERATOR

Wells; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Wells in Ashland City, TN, is seeking a Batch Plant Operator to accurately batch concrete and operate batching equipment while supporting daily plant operations. You will work closely with Production and Quality teams to maintain safety standards and ensure high-quality output.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, reliability, and teamwork in a safety-first environment. You’ll perform routine maintenance, manage materials, and coordinate with vendors to keep operations efficient.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication skills to work with team and leadership.
• Basic math skills including ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Knowledge of materials and products used in batching operations.
• Adaptable and open to process improvements and operational changes.
• Ability to lead with professionalism, respect, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Production and Quality Control to ensure accurate batching and documentation.
• Operate batching equipment, forklifts, loaders, trucks, and crane-ways.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance in partnership with Maintenance.
• Order and manage materials for batch plant operations.
• Schedule and coordinate deliveries with external vendors.
• Follow and enforce all safety procedures and policies.
• Batch concrete accurately based on job specifications.
• Troubleshoot issues and drive continuous process improvements.
• Perform basic calculations for mix designs and material quantities.
• Maintain cleanliness of the mixer area and inspect equipment regularly.

Skills

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Hands-on

Mechanically inclined

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Batching equipment

Job description

About The Role

The Batch Plant Operator is responsible for accurately batching concrete, operating equipment, and supporting daily plant operations. This role works closely with Production and Quality teams while maintaining safety standards and troubleshooting issues to ensure efficient, high-quality output.

About The Role

The Batch Plant Operator is responsible for accurately batching concrete, operating equipment, and supporting daily plant operations. This role works closely with Production and Quality teams while maintaining safety standards and troubleshooting issues to ensure efficient, high-quality output.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY.

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

What We Offer

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate with Production and Quality Control to ensure accurate batching and documentation
• Operate batching equipment, forklifts, loaders, trucks, and crane-ways
• Perform routine preventative maintenance in partnership with Maintenance
• Order and manage materials for batch plant operations
• Schedule and coordinate deliveries with external vendors
• Follow and enforce all safety procedures and policies
• Batch concrete accurately based on job specifications
• Troubleshoot issues and drive continuous process improvements
• Perform basic calculations for mix designs and material quantities
• Maintain cleanliness of the mixer area and inspect equipment regularly

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Batch Plant Operator who takes pride in producing high-quality work in a safe and efficient environment. The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically inclined, and able to troubleshoot issues while working both independently and as part of a team.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with team members and leadership
• Basic math skills, including ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and operate equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes
• Knowledge of materials and products used in batching operations
• Adaptable and open to process improvements and operational changes
• Ability to lead with professionalism, respect, and accountability

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.