Joplin Concrete Company is hiring for a Batchman position.

The Batchman orders raw materials as required by the upcoming schedule, operates a wheel loader to keep the batch plant stocked, prepares value-added products such as fiber and color for production, tests and records results on concrete and aggregates, and performs preventive maintenance and repairs on the batch plant, associated equipment, and lot areas. The Batchman coordinates daily with Dispatch but receives direction from the General Manager and has no authority to hire, fire, discipline, or direct the work of other employees.

Starting wage is dependent upon qualifications. Joplin Concrete Company offers health/dental/vision and company paid life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401k with a company match, an EAP program and an education assistance program.

 

Position Summary

This occupational definition is intended only as a broad description and will not cover many specific instances and/or revisions, when the employee is expected to follow proper instructions and in their absence, to act in accordance with sound judgment. Compliance with the Company's Safety Rules, Standard Operating Procedures, and Working Rules is assumed and required. The Batchman batches ready-mix concrete in a timely fashion as provided by the shipper or central dispatch office, in accordance with all job specifications and mix designs. Quality and consistency of product must be a priority.

The Batchman orders raw materials as required by the upcoming schedule, operates a wheel loader to keep the batch plant stocked, prepares value-added products such as fiber and color for production, tests and records results on concrete and aggregates, and performs preventive maintenance and repairs on the batch plant, associated equipment, and lot areas. The Batchman coordinates daily with Dispatch but receives direction from the General Manager and has no authority to hire, fire, discipline, or direct the work of other employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or tasks that may be assigned. Duties marked (SS) are safety-sensitive.

• Batch ready-mix orders in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring that proper mix designs and job specifications are followed. (SS)
• Work with Dispatch to adjust truck demand, meet the proper delivery rate, and stay ahead of the planned schedule.
• Perform opening and closing procedures for the batch plant and associated equipment. (SS)
• Operate wheel loader to keep the batch plant stocked with raw material unless the production schedule does not allow. (SS)
• Order raw materials as required by the upcoming production schedule.
• Have value-added products (fiber, color, admixtures, etc.) ready for production as needed.
• Perform and record product testing on concrete and aggregates on a scheduled basis.
• Inspect plant equipment and facilities for mechanical problems and malfunctions; relay problems to the General Manager or the head of maintenance.
• Perform necessary preventive maintenance and repairs on the batch plant, associated equipment, and areas around the lot. (SS)
• Assist others in facility maintenance and safety tasks during slow or idle periods.
• Occasionally drive a ready-mix or dump truck as needed, only when holding a valid CDL and qualified under DOT/FMCSA requirements. (SS)
• Travel to a different Joplin Concrete plant to batch or help with production as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by authorized personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Training or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge needed to perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic computer skills for batching concrete.
• Ability to work long hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends, as production requires.
• CDL not required for hire. Employees who hold a CDL and drive a commercial motor vehicle must maintain it and comply with DOT medical, drug, and alcohol testing requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute ratio and percent, draw and interpret bar graphs, and perform mathematical functions pertaining to billing, volumes, and quantities.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written and oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to make good judgment calls when under pressure.
• Ability to communicate efficiently with drivers, loader operators, salesmen, mechanics, and quality control technicians to aid in production.
• Initiative to improve one's skills and efficiency, and ability to accept constructive feedback to improve job performance.