Batch Plant Operator

CRH; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Standard Materials Group, Inc., a CRH company, is seeking a Batch Plant Operator in Arkansas. You will produce high-quality concrete using computer batching systems and follow safety protocols to maintain reliable operations.

Responsibilities include verifying admixtures, adjusting weights, and maintaining records while supporting a team in a fast-paced outdoor plant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience as a Batch Plant Operator preferred.
• Strong understanding of concrete mix designs and components.

Responsibilities

• Verify admixtures and dosages to meet specs.
• Adjust batching weights and quantities for quality.
• Champion a safe work environment per OSHA/MSHA.

Skills

Batching systems

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Team player

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bobcat skid steer

Job description

Job ID: 527075

Standard Materials Group, Inc. is a CRH company producing and providing Ready Mix and Materials transportation serving Arkansas and Oklahoma. Standard Materials Group, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

Position Overview

Are you ready to make an impact in the construction industry? As a Batch Plant Operator, you'll play a critical role in producing high-quality concrete using advanced computer batching systems. This safety-sensitive position is perfect for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to excellence, safety, and teamwork.

Why Join Us?

• Work with state-of-the-art batching technology
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Supportive team culture focused on safety and respect

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate batching of concrete by verifying admixtures and dosages, meeting company and customer specifications every time
• Adjust batching weights and quantities to maintain quality standards
• Champion a safe work environment for yourself and your team, following all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas as required
• Collaborate with the Foreperson and team to achieve project goals and daily expectations
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy in all interactions
• Maintain reliable, on-time attendance to keep operations running smoothly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior experience as a Batch Plant Operator preferred
• Strong understanding of concrete mix designs and components

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Verify each load for volume, mix, additives, and all relevant quality data
• Operate batching and plant equipment safely and efficiently
• Receive, inspect, and manage raw material inventories
• Maintain accurate records and logs
• Oversee cleaning and basic maintenance of the central mix plant
• Monitor plant inventories (cement, flyash, admixtures)
• Proficient in computer batching systems
• Identify problems, collect data, and communicate effectively with supervisors
• Perform preventive maintenance and report equipment issues
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and company policies
• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and travel as needed
• Team player willing to assist with additional duties as required

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Basic operation of skid steer/BobCat equipment
• Experience with hand tools and general equipment maintenance

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Grow With Us

We believe in supporting our employees' growth and providing opportunities for advancement. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you’re passionate about safety, quality, and teamwork, we invite you to apply and become part of our success story.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

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 a large international organization.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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