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Batcher

  • 131 Duke Street, Bedford, NS, B4A 3C3, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
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Original job description

About Us

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces, and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. In Bedford, Nova Scotia.

In addition to our precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.

Responsibilities

  • Batching concrete using a computerized batching system
  • Managing on hand inventory to meet daily production requirements (cement/aggregates/admixtures)
  • Receiving and entering delivery slips for cementitious materials, aggregates, and admixtures
  • Daily cleaning, inspecting, and maintenance of the batching system and surrounding areas
  • Maintaining a healthy environment with respect to cleanliness, production, and safety
  • Clean out mixer at the end of each batch
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications

  • Ability to do manual work such as digging trenches and lifting more than 50lbs
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
  • Comfortable with technology such as computers
  • Ability to read and write
  • Familiarity with hand tools such as drills, air chisels, etc.
  • Must be able to work with changing schedules and irregular hours when required
  • Previous labour experience within a concrete industry is an asset

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO 

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees. 

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Batcher is responsible for operating a computerized concrete batching system and managing raw material inventory to meet daily production targets. Additionally, the role involves maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the batching equipment and surrounding facility areas.

Requirements

Candidates must be capable of performing manual labor, including lifting over 50lbs, and possess strong attention to detail. Proficiency with computers and familiarity with hand tools are required, along with the flexibility to work irregular hours.

Skills

  • Concrete batching
  • Inventory management
  • Computerized batching systems
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Manual labor
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand tools
  • Safety compliance
  • Data entry
  • Time management

Benefits

  • Health coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP
  • Tax-free savings account
  • Educational bursaries
  • Health & wellness programming
  • Celebratory events
  • Employee sport team sponsorships

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Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Trades

Keywords

  • Concrete
  • Batching
  • Manufacturing
  • Precast
  • Prestressed concrete
  • Inventory management
  • Cement
  • Aggregates
  • Admixtures
  • Maintenance
  • Safety
  • Computerized systems
  • Manual labor
  • Hand tools
  • Drills
  • Air chisels
  • Construction
  • Production
  • Quality control

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