Batch Operator

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products and construction services that have been the foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception, and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the world’s global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, Holcim is reinventing how the world builds to make it greener and smarter for all. Supported by a 70,000 strong global team spread across 70 markets and four business segments, we are committed to becoming a net zero company. To do so, we need world-class talent to join our team. People who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Holcim is recruiting for a full-time Batch Operator based in Metairie, LA. 

What we Offer...

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Holistic health & well-being programs for physical, mental/emotional and financial health with access to resources and benefits to help focus on staying well through education and prevention
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage 
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent Care
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
• Retirement Savings –  401(k) 
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Family Friendly Events

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

What you'll be doing:

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Uses computer or manual controls, efficiently batches product with proper mix and making necessary raw material adjustments; understands the proper use of each mix design
• Completes customer orders, schedule deliveries, paperwork and plant maintenance
• May run front end loader or other material handling equipment to charge plant with aggregate, sand or other materials; assists plant management as needed with other duties as assigned
• Ensures that safety, compliance and environmental requirements are followed at all times
• Effectively communicates with the drivers to efficiently complete customer orders; ability to schedule deliveries to meet the customer needs
• Must be able to climb ladders, lift 75 lbs and work in a dusty, cold/hot environment
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1-3 years of related customer service or dispatch environment experience
• Excellent oral (telephone) communication skills; bi-lingual communications skills are a plus; ability to professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time; able to prioritize work; strong organization skills
• Experience with dispatch systems, personal computer, telephone
• Wet batch experience a plus
• Light mechanical experience

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

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