Job Description

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

We are hiring a Batch Plant Operator/Dispatcher in Southeast Idaho. In this role, you’ll produce and schedule delivery of in-spec ready mix concrete to customers and projects.

Major Job Responsibilities Will Include

• Produce and batch in-spec concrete for area projects.
• Dispatch daily trucks for safe and timely delivery of concrete.
• Manage phones to assist concrete customers with daily orders.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of raw material to meet plant needs.
• Complete daily reporting and paperwork accurately and timely.
• Manage the preventative maintenance schedule and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Help resolve quality or customer issues.
• Address or escalate personnel issues.
• Promote a people-first and safe working environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of prior concrete experience as plant operator, dispatcher, quality control tech or similar experience.
• Ability to work through problems, prioritize tasks and resolve issues as they arise.
• Knowledge of DOT hauling and hours of service regulations.
• Ability to communicate calmly and effectively.
• Work a flexible schedule with nights and weekends as needed.
• Comfortable with advanced electronic batching, ticketing, and reporting systems.

How To Apply

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

Knife River Materials

PO Box 1145

Medford OR 97501

Job Tags

For contractors, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,

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