Plant Batcher in Davenport, Iowa at Hahn Ready Mix Company

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in reading, writing, math and operational logic
• Have extensive product, customer and equipment knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent personal safety record
• Current knowledge of D.O.T. and C.D.L. regulations
• Able to handle many/varied details in a pressure situation
• Self-starter with a very high standard of expectation of himself/herself and those with who he/she works
• Positive attitude toward other employees, customers and supervisors
• Excellent work ethic - punctuality, accuracy and attendance
• Possess a valid CDL (a plus)
• Pass required physical examination and drug screens

Requirements

• Efficiently operates batching facilities and maintains maximum production levels
• Operates computer controlled batching system that transfers product from storage bins through weigh bins and into ready-mix trucks
• Record daily delivery statistics and daily maintenance activities
• Reads and interpret computer orders to control mix design and to set appropriate slump
• Uses computer to weigh product being transferred to each truck
• Visually monitors control boards and computer screens
• Visually inspect loading trucks to assure proper positioning for delivery of product
• Prints tickets on computer or writes tickets by hand to be sent via air tube system to driver
• Visually inspect concrete on as needed basis
• Files a copy of each ticket
• Records all daily record keeping and paperwork as required
• Maintains material inventories and orders materials as needed
• Inspects silo, weigh hoppers and plant and cleans hoppers as needed
• Climb stairs/ladders to top of cement mixer to manually add concrete fiber packets as needed
• Diagnose and assists in trouble-shooting when process is interrupted
• Demonstrates good understanding of lockout/tagout procedure required during certain procedures
• Assists with cleanup as needed
• Assist in training of co-workers as needed
• Assigns and maintains raw material delivery tickets
• Supply customers with accurate product and delivery information
• Accurately report on fuel, petty cash, time cards, etc.
• Assist Dispatcher in balancing driver hours to assure equity and compliance with D.O.T. requirements
• Maintain an excellent personal safety record and a clean/safe work environment
• Performs other duties as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged sitting/standing, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, push and pull objects
• Lift objects of various dimension and weights
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands
• Ability to operate foot controls with both feet
• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather
• Ability to work in cramped quarters
• Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels
• Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 100 feet