Plant Operator

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APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is a great place to work! CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. We have great employees that have been with us many years – and hope that that track record of longevity shows the pride we take in being one of the best places to work in Mississippi! Come join our team – where you will receive vacation, retirement and many other great benefits!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate and monitor automated asphalt plant control systems to produce asphalt paving materials
Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
Assists in maintenance and repair of plant equipment (use of various hand tools, sledge hammer, cutting torch, welder, pneumatic hammer/drill).
Must be able to climb stairs/ladders to top of plant.
Willing to travel and work away from home when required.
Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
Willing to work in various climate conditions, both hot and cold.
Report to work at the designated start time.
Able to work overtime when required.
Other duties as assigned per supervisor.
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, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
One (1) year related experience is preferred.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft operating systems.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, swings)
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.
GRIP – with at least 90 lbs. of force
CLIMBING – in, around, and on equipment
HEAVY LIFTING – of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to75 lbs. from floor to waist
AWKWARD POSITIONS – getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground
FLEXIBILITY – awkward reaches
BALANCE – including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
VISION – 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions
HEARING – corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

Employment type
Full Time