Plant Operator - Aggregates; Mechanicsville, MD

Plant Leadman

The Plant Leadman ensures the assigned sand and gravel plant is operating in a safe, efficient, and productive manner.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure that the sand and gravel plant and related equipment are operating properly at all times. Inspect the plant for maintenance and operations problems. Grease and oil as required; keep plant and equipment clean and free of excess material; ensure all material handling equipment is working and material is moving through the plant smoothly at all times.
• Ensure and maintain proper levels of raw materials. Communicate with the Loader Operator to ensure the hoppers remain full of aggregates, and notify the manager of impending shortages on a timely basis.
• Complete all required plant production and maintenance reports accurately and timely. Run sand gradations and calculate percentages of waste content.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks as required.
• Supervise the Plant Laborer in successful day-to-day operations. Provide necessary training to ensure a thorough understanding of the production process and the different types of materials and products sold by the company.
• Keep equipment and plant site clean at all times.
• Perform all pre and post-trip inspections and complete daily inspection reports.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe manner. Follow proper procedures and complete required documentation if an accident or injury occurs. Notify manager or Safety Department as required.
• Understand and comply with all safety rules set forth by the company and governmental regulatory agencies. Notify manager and the Safety Manager immediately of any potential or current safety problems.
• Wear required PPE.
• Follow all environmental regulations and clean up any excess material that could cause environmental problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Non
- Essential Functions:

• Perform miscellaneous duties and outside labor as requested, which may include, but not limited to, cleaning up around the plant, sweeping, shoveling, moving wheelbarrows, picking up equipment or supplies.
• Fill in for colleagues (at other locations) as needed.

Work Environment:

• Work time will be outdoor/field.
• Exposure to dust and fumes/offensive smells.
• Exposure to chemicals such as fuel, grease and oil.
• Close proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• Noise level will be moderate to loud.

Physical Demands:

• Lift a maximum weight of 100 lbs., repetitively lift 50 lbs., carry approximately 50 lbs., and push/pull approximately 50 lbs.
• Reach overhead and reach away from the body.
• Sit 2 hours per day, walk 2 hours per day, stand 2 hours per day, climb 2 hours per day, kneel 2 hours per day, crawl 1 hour per day, and squat the other 1 hour per day.

Additional Qualifications:

Experience:

• Experience working at a sand and gravel production plant.

Special

Skills:

• Written communication, verbal communication, and basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer knowledge. Ability to learn and use iPad, iPhone and company software applications.
• Basic mechanical skills.

Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid (preferred).

Industry Related Experience or

Skills:

• Knowledge of sand and gravel products and operations.

Education Required:

None

Preferred Education:

High School

Bilingual in Spanish Preferred:
No