Plant Operator- Battletown KY - AMAT Great Lakes

Job ID:  502860

Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc., a CRH Company, is the foremost supplier of crushed stone, sand, gravel, scrubber stone, rip-rap and ag-lime in Southern Indiana. Complete with six quarries, fifteen retail locations and two sand and gravel plants, Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. has supplied aggregate to area construction projects, large and small, since 1935. Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. is the Tri-State’s established leader in delivering superior quality products that provide exceptional value to those we serve. In addition, by being a part of the CRH Americas family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH Americas. CRH Americas is the number one asphalt producer, the third-largest aggregates producer, and one of the top 5 ready mixed concrete producers in the United States. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Job Title:        Plant Operator – Quarry, Yard or Wash

Department:  Production

Reports To:    Production Superintendent

SUMMARY

Operates quarry, yard or wash plant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned

Operates plants/crushers to achieve maximum capacity and efficiency

Checks and changes screens as necessary

Repairs conveyors when needed

Assures that all parts are properly greased and serviced

Checks fluid levels in speed reducers and crushers

Assures that all guards and walkways are maintained in proper working order

Performs daily plant inspection and keeps log of needed repairs

Adjusts cones as needed

Assures that equipment is properly locked out before maintenance work is performed

Must always use the correct equipment and work in a safe manner

Is responsible for plant/crusher maintenance

Adjusts crusher and runs Teledyne (as needed)

Maintain Dust Suppression Equipment

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead man for stockpile drivers (as needed) 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge and performance of shut down and start up procedures of the plant.

Must be willing to start early and work through dinner to check plant.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE  SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.   Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; sit; stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, vibration, wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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