Plant Assistant
Description:
About Us
Following a significant expansion, the OSCO Construction Group rebranded its ready-mix concrete operations as OSCO Concrete in 2009, making it one of the largest ready-mix players in the Atlantic Region, operating the largest pump fleet, in both number and size. OSCO Concrete has been supplying ready-mix concrete to the Saint John region since 1968 and the Moncton region since 2004 using a large fleet of modern, concrete mixer trucks.
Job Summary
The Plant Assistant is responsible for general customer service and support of all day-to-day operational functions. The ideal candidate must take time to learn the business and concrete industry, allowing them to perform their duties focusing on a high level of quality, attention to detail and ownership of work as well as being able to effectively communicate with a diverse network of both internal and external customers. The Plant Assistant will need to be a team player, willing to support other areas of the business as needed to ensure product meets quality standards and project timelines are kept.
Responsibilities
Daily reports, driver scheduling, paperwork, invoicing, reconciliations, time entry and payroll administration
General customer service including answering phone calls and processing orders
Job site visits and inspections
Batching of concrete and dispatching of fleet using a computerized batching system
Delivery scheduling including coordination with customers and dispatch, monitoring progress of work to ensure schedules are being met, reworking best fit scenarios based on project need
Quality control of product and pours to ensure job specifications are met
Liaise with fleet department and local service providers for truck breakdown and repair coordination
Bulk sand and stone inventory management for ready mix plants
Prepare shipping documents, purchase requisitions, and daily sales for walk-in customers
Conduct pipe yard inventory counts on a weekly basis including monthly reporting
Coordinate new employee orientations, routine training and toolbox talks
Complete PPE audits for drivers and sites
Initiate and maintain a healthy environment with respect to cleanliness, production and safety
Additional duties as required
Technical Requirements
Successful completion of a related post-secondary program or prior relevant experience
Previous experience working with concrete or within the construction industry would be considered an asset
Technologically inclined and adept at learning new systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint as well as Teams
Business Requirements
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure
Strong communication and interpersonal skills ensuring exceptional customer service both internally and externally
Exceptional attention to detail
Cultural Requirements
Must be willing and able to travel to job sites when required
Self-starter with effective organizational and time management skills, able to work well with minimal supervision
Flexibility with work schedules and the ability to work irregular hours when necessary
As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships 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.