Quarry Plant Operator (Req #: 397) Job at Peckham Industries
Location: Amherst, MA
Salary Interval: Full Time
Date Posted: 08/02/2022
Family by choice
Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) is a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “family by choice” delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers throughout the markets we serve. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/pre-stressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.
Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.
Job Summary:
The Quarry Plant Operator is responsible for the material production for day-to-day operations of our Aggregates crushing plant. This individual will coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for safely producing the highest quality products. This position will work closely and reports to the Plant Manager.
Essential Functions:
- Promote safety culture through employee engagement prioritizing zero incidents, and complying with all company and federal safety policies and procedures
- The day-to-day operation of aggregates crushing plant.
- Proficient in safely operating crushing plant and equipment to produce quality products that meet applicable specifications and which exceed customer expectations
- Ensure production goals are being safely achieved by taking necessary corrective actions to resolve safety/quality/reliability/process-related issues and to make the workplace safer
- Maintain up-to-date records to include, but not limited to, inventory, maintenance, and inspection checklists
- Participate in plant maintenance activities
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Two years or more experience working in Aggregates/Hot Mix Asphalt preferred
- Previous MSHA experience preferred
- Previous experience working in a structured safety program is a plus
- Electrical and Welding experience a plus
- Willingness to work variable shifts and overtime as needed
- Strong mechanical knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot systems
- Strong communication skills, proficient verbal and written English.
- Comfortable working as part of a team in a fast-paced atmosphere
- Valid driver’s license.
- Willingness to travel to other work locations on occasion
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Travel:
Travel by personal vehicle throughout the work region.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The job involves sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, and bending for brief periods in all types of weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate to employees/visitors.
Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact HR@peckham.com.
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