Plant Operator- Dexter Sand and Gravel

Mission

Delta Companies Inc - a leader in quality performance - understands that outstanding people are key to our success. We offer our employees competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and programs designed to promote individual health, wellness and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•     Operation of the Primary Production Plant controls.
•     Effectively operate all PLC and crusher controls maintaining safe and productive results.
•      Operate a front-end loader and other assigned equipment 
•     Complete all required walk around safety, equipment and component inspections prior to equipment at the beginning and end of all shifts.
•     Ensure all key components are properly greased; drive belts are tight; safety guards are in place and lubricant levels are in the operating areas prior to startup of the primary crushing plant.  
•     Responsible for immediately verbally communicating all issues that will result in poor quality, productivity and downtime events during the production process.
•     Ensure and conduct corrective actions involving dust control measures.
•     Remain alert at all times and ensure the ability to visually see and monitor all details at close range and at a distance.
•     Responsible for maintaining housekeeping MSHA guidelines within the work area.
•     Complete, communicate and document all required repairs determining what manner of corrective repairs are required by the maintenance crew.
•     Distribute all documented equipment inspection required repairs and verbally discuss each issue with Management at the completion of each shift.
•     Responsible for the accurate completion and distribution of all required daily production report information.
•    Communicate positively, productively, and respectfully verbally and on company assigned equipment.
•    Ground control housekeeping, material cleanup and shoveling within the working area at all times.
•    Maintenance and special tasks as assigned by company management.

Qualifications

•     The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of Plant Operator experience.
•      Welding experience (preferred) 
•     Must have excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills.  This job requires the ability to communicate successfully with difficult employees under high stress situations.
•     Must have the ability to handle several projects at once, while maintaining tight deadlines.
•     This job requires high attention to detail, including the ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.  Comprehension of basis percentages is necessary in order to successfully calculate quantities of materials used to make asphalt.
•     Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
•     Must have reliable transportation.  Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected.  
•     Must wear proper attire at all times including safety vests, safety glasses, long pants, above the ankle/safety-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image.
•     Project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with Supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public.

Physical Demands

 This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day, and balance at heights up to 6 feet from ground level. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job.  This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas.

•    This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
•    This job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions.  These may include but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
•    Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease, and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment. 
 

Benefits

•    Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
•    Prescription Drug Coverage
•    Dental and Vision Plans
•    Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
•    Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
•    Employee Assistance Program 
•    Life and AD&D Insurance 
•    Disability Insurance 
•    Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
•    401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match