Plant Operator

JOB SUMMARY

The Operator operates a fly ash loading facility, overseeing loading, billing, and testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Comply with Boral Safety Policies and Procedures

Maintain communication with host facility

Monitor levels of fly ash in silos and place orders as needed.

Performs all required tests on fly ash as specified by the company; pulls samples for testing and for sending to customers

Operates truck scales and creates tickets and billing information

Operates all loading equipment for loading trucks and/or rail cars, may require the use of heavy equipment or a forklift

Takes care of maintaining and cleaning of all equipment, also maintains facilities and grounds, calls for maintenance work when necessary

Responsible for plant safety

Responsible for all paperwork and reports as required by the central office

Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs

Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction

Initiative - Volunteers readily

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Quantity - Meets productivity standards

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; to write simple correspondence and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

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

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

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade

1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable

Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out

Prolong standing or in stationary position

Complete repetitive movements

Bend and/or twist

Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds

Ability to move or traverse about the facilities

Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions

Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)