Precision Ready-Mix Plant Operator

The-Middlesex-Corporation; Littleton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Top-tier 401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Middlesex Corporation in Littleton, MA is seeking a Concrete Operator for the Mass Ready Mix facility. The role focuses on safe, efficient batch plant operation, meeting quality standards and delivery schedules.

You will oversee batching operations, monitor materials and plant performance, maintain records, and coordinate with dispatch, drivers, and QA staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous ready mix batching or concrete production experience preferred.
• Knowledge of concrete materials, mix designs, batching procedures, and quality control practices preferred.
• Familiarity with aggregates, admixtures, cementitious materials, fly ash, slag, and water adjustments is preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and report equipment issues.
• Familiarity with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and computerized batch control systems is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mix designs, batch tickets, production schedules, and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the ready mix concrete batch plant and all related production equipment.
• Produce concrete in accordance with approved mix designs, customer requirements, and project specifications.
• Monitor concrete batches for accuracy, consistency, and quality before releasing loads for delivery.
• Coordinate daily production activities with Dispatch to meet customer schedules and delivery demands.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, dispatch, Quality Control, mechanics, and supervisors regarding production schedules, equipment issues, material availability, and operational concerns.
• Monitor inventory levels of cement, aggregates, admixtures, fly ash, slag, fuel, and other materials, notifying management of replenishment needs before shortages impact production.
• Coordinate deliveries of raw materials and plant supplies to maintain uninterrupted plant operations.
• Maintain accurate production records, batch reports, inventory logs, and other operational documentation.
• Identify and report non-conforming materials, batching discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns.
• Understand and properly utilize concrete mix designs, admixtures, aggregate gradations, cementitious materials, and water adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Perform routine inspections, housekeeping, cleaning, and preventative maintenance of the batch plant and associated equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting plant controls, conveyors, silos, bins, scales, valves, mixers, and other production equipment.
• Work closely with mechanics and Quality Control personnel to resolve operational or quality-related issues.
• Follow all environmental regulations, company policies, and operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Concrete knowledge

Batching procedures

Quality control

Communication

Mathematics

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Batch control systems

Production software

Job description

The Middlesex Corporation in Littleton, MA is seeking a Concrete Operator for the Mass Ready Mix facility. The role focuses on safe, efficient batch plant operation, meeting quality standards and delivery schedules.

You will oversee batching operations, monitor materials and plant performance, maintain records, and coordinate with dispatch, drivers, and QA staff to ensure smooth daily operations.