Batch Operator – Cherokee

Join Thomas Concrete and be a part of a team dedicated to innovation, quality, and sustainability. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where your contributions make a difference. You'll have the opportunity to grow professionally and help build a better future. Come and make an impact with us!

The successful candidate for this position will have a positive, professional demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills and will be able to work independently. The nature of the work will require that the candidate demonstrate initiative and responsibility and be flexible and adaptive to a fast-paced and fluid plant environment. The primary responsibility of this position is to batch concrete to meet production demands, ensure quality control and environmental compliance, and assist on the plant yard when needed.

• Maintains the highest standard of quality and safety in all areas of production from manufacturing
  to shipment
• Performs the concrete batching operation
• Assists the plant manager in maintaining proper stock inventories (raw materials,
  machinery/vehicle parts, etc.)
• Assists in performing required plant environmental inspections and documenting properly
• Performs air checks and moisture checks
• Assists in maintaining a clean working area
• Must be able to open, close, and work Saturdays alone
• Must be able to run front end loader and pump tankers when needed
• Required to work a schedule that varies from week to week, long hours during peak season, and
  weekends
• May be required to work at more than one location

• Two years related experience and/or training
• A working knowledge of the programming functions of all current plant systems
• An understanding of all aspects of concrete production and the types of products produced
• An understanding of QC/QA for the ready-mix concrete industry
• Must possess a DOT batch card or the ability to obtain one
• Knowledge of production equipment, production processes, and maintenance programs
• A commitment to team concepts and a sense of ownership and urgency
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal professionally with all
  managers, employees, vendors, and customers