Loader Operator

Overview

Titan America, LLC, is a leading environmentally and socially progressive heavy building materials company located in the eastern United States. Titan America is part of the TITAN Group, an independent, multi-regional producer of cement and other related building materials. Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN Group has a record of continuous growth since its establishment in 1902. It has expanded its production and distribution operations into 13 countries, employing more than 5,500 people. Our products protect human life and personal property, improve the quality of life, generate economic prosperity and connect society.

Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our business. People are central to everything we do. It is through their efforts and talents that Titan has been successful for over 100 years.

Job Description:

Titan Virginia Ready Mix is looking for high energy women and men to fill an opening for a Loader Operator in our Richmond, VA facility.  Titan Virginia Ready Mix offers excellent wages and benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401k savings plan, paid vacation, and holidays.  Candidates should be flexible, patient, trustworthy, customer service driven, and adaptable to changing environments and schedules.

The Loader Operator loads material from stockpiles and may oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.  Assist with plant and facility housekeeping including shoveling, washing and minor repairs.  Responsible for the safe, efficient production of ready-mix concrete.  The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Responsibilities

• Load material from stockpiles and may oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment
• Maintain plant in excellent condition, mechanically and esthetically to include loaders and mixers
• Ensure that the yard is maintained including under the tail pulleys and wash racks, perform housekeeping duties when needed including shoveling, washing and minor repairs 
• Responsible for the safe, efficient production of ready-mix concrete using an automated computerized batching system
• Maintain a consistent batching sequence and monitor scale and gate accuracy
• Ensure that all products produced meet or exceed customers’ expectations regarding quality and service
• Ensure deliveries are made promptly, safely and efficiently
• Assist with monthly inventory
  • • Assist maintenance team with plant repairs as needed

Qualifications

Working Environment

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
• Working outdoors with exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold and other outdoor environmental conditions, constant standing and walking, climbing, working from heights and lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime
• Job requires the following motions:  climbing, stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, vibration, riding on rough terrain. 
• Ability to pass pre-employment processes including criminal background check, physical and drug screen
• Position will be utilized as needed at all locations in Hampton Roads

Required Skills:

• Must have or must be able to obtain VDOT Concrete Batch Plant Operator Certifications within 90 days of hire
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision
• Basic understanding of concrete characteristics and production preferred
• Valid Drivers license which meets company standards required
• Ability to travel within delivery area to other plant locations
• Previous experience in ready-mix industry preferred
• Previous experience and knowledge of safe operation of heavy equipment preferred

Interested, qualified applicants please submit resume online at www.titanamerica.com

Titan America LLC offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, matching 401K, paid vacation and holidays).

Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.  Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.