Batcher
- Bedford, NS, Canada
Full-time
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About Us
JOB DESCRIPTION
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
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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
- 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
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.
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Responsibilities
Batch concrete using a computerized system, manage materials inventory, and record deliveries of cementitious materials, aggregates, and admixtures. Clean, inspect, and maintain the batching system and work area, including cleaning the mixer after each batch, while supporting safe and efficient production.
Requirements
Candidates must be able to perform physical work, including lifting more than 50 pounds, and should have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. They must be comfortable using computers, able to read and write, familiar with hand tools, and available for changing schedules and irregular hours; concrete industry labor experience is an asset.
Skills
- Concrete Batching
- Computerized Batching Systems
- Inventory Management
- Receiving and Entering Delivery Slips
- Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance
- Safety and Cleanliness
- Manual Labor
- Attention to Detail
- Working Under Pressure
- Computer Literacy
- Reading and Writing
- Hand Tool Use
- Schedule Flexibility
Benefits
- Health and Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance
- RRSP
- Tax-Free Savings Account
- Educational Bursaries for Employees' Children
- Health and Wellness Programming
- Celebratory Events
- Employee Sports Team Sponsorships
Visa sponsorship
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- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Concrete Batching
- Precast Concrete
- Prestressed Concrete
- Computerized Batching System
- Cement
- Aggregates
- Admixtures
- Inventory Management
- Delivery Slips
- Mixer Cleaning
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Maintenance
- Production Requirements
- Workplace Safety
- Hand Tools
- Drills
- Air Chisels
- Manual Labor
- Concrete Industry