Ready Mix Batch Plant Operator

GCC Aggregates; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GCC Aggregates in Midland, TX seeks a Batch Operator to control the concrete batching process using computer batching software, ensuring mixes meet specs and quality standards.

You'll work with dispatchers, haulers, drivers, and customers, perform daily plant startup/shutdown, inspect the site, coordinate maintenance, and maintain a strong understanding of the ready-mix business. Join a team focused on safety and performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Valid Driver's License.
• AC1 certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical equations.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Thorough understanding of the ready-mix concrete business.

Responsibilities

• Ensures production of quality ready mix concrete per specifications.
• Performs opening, start up and shutdown of plant.
• Interacts regularly with dispatchers, haulers, drivers, customers, operations and quality control.
• Daily inspection of the entire plant facility.
• Manages maintenance needs at site to ensure equipment readiness and preventive maintenance.
• Thorough working knowledge of the computer/batching system.

Skills

Mathematics

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Ready-mix knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AC1 certification

Driver's license

Job description

The Batch Operator is a skilled position requiring a thorough understanding of the ready-mix concrete business. The Batch Operator I controls the process to produce concrete from raw ingredients and additives according to predetermined specifications using computer batching software, and verifies correct admixtures are used in correct dosages and provides verification that the concrete batched meets the specifications established by company and customer. This position requires day to day interaction with other employees.

What you will do:

• Ensures production of quality ready mix concrete in accordance with required mix specifications
• Performs opening, start up and shutdown of plant.
• Interacting regularly with dispatchers, haulers, drivers, customers, operations, production and quality control personnel to ensure production and customer demands are met.
• Daily inspection of entire plant facility.
• Manages maintenance needs at site to ensure equipment readiness and meet production projections. This includes cleaning and lubricating daily and according to our preventive maintenance schedule.
• Thorough working knowledge of computer/batching system

Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver's License
• AC1 certification (or be able to obtain within 1 year of hire date)
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical equations as applicable
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Must have a thorough understanding of the ready-mix concrete business

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety.

You will love working here because:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.