Plant Operator
6 days ago
We have a role become available at our Nelson Plant. If you have no to mínimal experience but are keen to start a career? We would like to hear from you also.
**The role**:
As a Plant Operator, you will oversee the mixing of concrete and to produce batches of concrete from cement, sand, aggregate, water, and other ingredients.
- Setting the mixing rates, unit weights and volumes as per job specification
- Monitoring the mixing process
- Performing quality assurance tests
- Ensuring the order is prepared for transport in a ready-mix truck
- Maintaining a clean, hazard-free work environment
No experience but have a great attitude? This is a great opportunity to get in and learn about our products, and potentially grow your career in production and operations.
**We can offer you**:
- $25 per hour
- Guaranteed 40-hour week + overtime rates
- Monday to Friday
- Occasional Half Day Saturday (Overtime rates applies)
- Nelson Location
**We are looking for**:
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Mechanical aptitude - you’ve worked with moving parts, machinery and have a knack for understanding
- Forklift Licence as you will be required to drive in the Yard
- Physical fitness and co-ordination
- Good communication and positive team skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
**What else do you get?**
- Staff discounts - PlaceMakers/Mico/Southern Cross
- Employee Education Fund - Staff & Dependents
- Our new Parental Leave Policy that will make it easier to our employees to become parents while working at Firth.
We want you to enjoy your job and go home safely to your family at the end of every workday, so you’ll be Health and Safety focused.
Nelson is a subsidy of Firth and we have been supplying concrete and masonry products to the construction industry for over 90 years. Our strong customer relationships and passion for innovation make Firth New Zealand’s leading concrete supplier. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports our people throughout their parental leave journey, and as they transition back into our workplace
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- We welcome your individuality. We are enriched by so many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger._
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