Job description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Loader Operator / Plant Operator to join our Ready-Mix Concrete team in Venice, FL / Nokomis, FL. This is an hourly position reporting directly to the Plant Supervisor. The primary responsibility of this position is to safely load material from stockpiles and maintain the plant/yard appropriately with the ability to batch concrete.

Job Duties:

• Safely operate the site Loader in moving materials, and ensuring materials are properly stored.
• Ensure all irrigation systems are operable & appropriately hydrating the various aggregates.
• Ensure plant/yard housekeeping is appropriate to include shoveling, sweeping, and washing down the yard frequently.
• Ensure all appropriate EPA guidelines are followed and yard up to appropriate regulatory standards.
• Assist Plant Supervisor with monthly inventory.
• With direction from Plant Supervisor, coordinate the traffic flow of the yard.
• Ensure haulers are placing materials in appropriate areas.
• Ensure haulers are rendering tickets in the batch house.
• Assist maintenance team with plant repairs.
• Must be able to travel within delivery area to other plant locations.
• Ensure plant bins are fully loaded with appropriate materials during batching hours of operation.
• Properly maintain the loader, i.e., grease all fittings, keep fuel level full, perform daily mechanical inspections, report issues.
• Adjusts controls for required mixture of the materials.
• Operates controls that admit materials separately from storage hoppers or mixing bins.
• Observes indicator that show when proper amount of materials have been made.
• Discharges materials from bin into truck or other carrier or mixer. Performs other related duties. Assists in maintenance and report of plant equipment. May perform other related duties.
• Answers telephone, radio, and takes and inputs orders.
• The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
• Ability to perform other duties as required.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Must possess the consistent ability to work overtime (nights & weekends).
• Must be able to work in an environment where you may be exposed to extremes of hot or cold weather.
• Job requires the following: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, pushing, pulling, vibration, twisting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and working at heights of 50-80 feet.
• Requires occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess a current Class B Commercial Driver License in good standing.
• Must be willing and able to driver to different plants sites based upon business needs.
• Basic understanding of windows-based operations / computer skills.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to perform with minimal supervision.
• Basic understanding of concrete characteristics and production.
• Must have demonstrated safe operation of Mixer Truck and Loader.
• Knowledge of proper material handling practices.
• Previous experience in ready-mix industry is preferred.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to be coachable by Plant Supervisor and Area Supervisor.
• Must be physically capable of performing strenuous manual labor including: bending, lifting, climbing at heights of 60-80 feet, walking on catwalks, stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, vibration, and riding & walking on rough terrain. Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be English proficient, both oral and written.

Required Skills / Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one-year batching experience in a ready-mix concrete environment.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the automated batch plant operation. Experience with Command Alkon system experience preferred.
• Must have (or must be able to obtain as soon as possible) ACI Level I Field Testing Technician and Florida DOT Batch Certification.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient working knowledge of Computer and Microsoft Office products.

Titan America is a leading employee centric company that is an environmentally and socially progressive heavy building materials company located in the eastern United States. Titan Florida is an agency of Titan America, which is a part of the TITAN Group, an independent, multi‐regional producer of cement and other related building materials headquartered in Athens, Greece. Our products include cement, aggregate, ready‐mixed concrete, and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN Group has a track record of continuous growth since its establishment in 1902. It has expanded its production and distribution operations into 13 countries, employing more than 5,500 people. Our products protect human life and personal property, improve the quality of life, generate economic prosperity, and connect society.

Titan Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

We offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, vacation, paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, legal assistance plans, employee assistance program and retirement plan options. To learn more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit us at www.titanamerica.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Ready Mix Concrete batching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Loader Operator: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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