Concrete Batch Plant Operator

Knife River Corporation; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid PTO

8 paid holidays

Short-term disability & life insurance

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Helena, Montana, is seeking a team-oriented individual for concrete production and dispatch. Responsibilities include batching concrete, managing customer orders, and maintaining inventory, ensuring timely and safe delivery of products.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and some experience in concrete and aggregate products, coupled with strong math skills and attention to detail. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.

Responsibilities

• Produce and batch concrete for projects.
• Dispatch trucks for concrete delivery.
• Manage customer calls for orders.
• Maintain inventory of raw materials.
• Complete daily reporting and paperwork.
• Perform minor repairs as needed.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Customer Communication

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the ten largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we are a people‑first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE (ticker KNF) and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Major Responsibilities

• Produce and batch in-spec concrete for area projects.
• Dispatch daily trucks for safe and timely delivery of concrete.
• Manage phones to assist concrete customers with daily orders.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of raw material to meet plant needs.
• Complete daily reporting and paperwork accurately and timely.
• Manage the preventative maintenance schedule and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Help resolve quality or customer issues.
• Address or elevate personnel issues.
• Promote a people‑first and safe working environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and qualify under KRC Safety Fleet Policy.
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends.
• Regular attendance required.
• Communicate efficiently with customers and company personnel.
• Extensive knowledge of the surrounding area and of the company products.
• Ability to take initiative to increase the quality of one's skills to become more efficient.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Perform mathematical functions pertaining to billing, volumes, quantities, etc.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute ratio, percentage, draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Computer skills to enter orders into software.
• Behaviors: Team Player – works well as part of a group; Detail Oriented – capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Education: High School (required).
• Experience: 1 year of concrete and aggregate product training and dispatch experience preferred; 1 year of telephone service or order taking in a business environment preferred.

Benefits

• Company-paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid PTO.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Short-term disability & life insurance.

How to Apply

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

You may apply online at https://jobs.kniferiver.net

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Mountain Region
4800 Wilkie Street
Missoula, MT 59808

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