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Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

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At Vulcan Materials, we believe that the heart of our success lies in the strength of our engagement, our connection, and our commitment to developing our people. We are excited to restore the collaborative in-person environment that fuels our innovation and growth. This move is not just about being physically present; it's about reigniting the spirit that comes from face-to-face interactions, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice is heard and everyone thrives.

Job Summary

This position will also work closely with external and internal customers on a daily basis. This position reports directly to the location Plant Manager.

What You'll Do

1. Collaborate. Provide assistance for all plant administrative activities across the area of responsibility, including maintaining detailed documentation of plant administrator procedures specific for each location, participating in the development and implementation of a best practice for plant administrators, and ensuring that locations comply with established internal control policies and procedures for the region.
2. Coordinate Customer Orders. Weigh customer trucks, provide timely and accurate tickets to customers, and ensure the smooth flow of traffic across the scales. Assist in the coordination of truck dispatch orders to ensure maximum efficiency. Verify tickets are numbered and dated. Ensure time accuracy and that customer trucks leave the yard properly loaded.
3. Perform Daily Plant Duties. Perform daily administrative plant duties as required by the plant manager or region accounting (e.g., purchase orders, payables, time cards, fuel usage and receipts, bank deposits, tracking costs, and running local reports for the plant manager).
4. Prepare Monthly Financial Information. Prepare month-end closing information for Accounting based on the current closing schedule. Prepare detailed analyses of monthly margin and cost statements as requested by location management. Reconcile time cards for all plant personnel, ensuring correct hours are reported and paid.
5. Serve as Plant Contact. Receive guests and answer phones, directing questions or problems to the appropriate individual. When necessary, serve as backup for some scale clerk duties.
6. General Office Management. Maintain correct inventory levels for all plant and office materials, ordering new materials when appropriate. Prepare correspondence, reports, manuals, and forms. Work with the region's Human Resources department to handle personnel requests and problems. Work with the region's Safety department to handle safety and environmental issues.
7. Interpersonal Skills. Must have ability to maintain satisfactory customer relations. Must be able to work independently and make decisions while providing excellent customer service by phone and in person. Must be able to communicate effectively with both customers and truckers.
8. Time Management Skills. Must have ability to plan ahead to effect timely product delivery according to schedule, work at a fast pace, and prioritize work. Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work well under pressure.
9. Product Knowledge. Must have knowledge of paving, concrete, and construction materials and trucks. Must also have knowledge of transportation requirements and regulations.
10. Technology Skills. Must be skilled in using computers to record information and create reports.
11. Driving Skills. Valid driver's license is required.

Skills You'll Need:

Experience: 2 years of experience in quarry, concrete or construction industry as well as 2 years minimum in customer service

License: A valid Driver's License is required.

Behavioral Expectations:
High Integrity: Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments.

Self-Motivated: Initiates and takes action before being required to do so. Collaborates with others to address issues that arise.

Strong Work Ethic: Uses time efficiently. Finds the answers and makes sure the situation is taken care of correctly.

Commitment to Learning: Applies intellect to the fullest, welcoming activities that require one to stretch.

Responsive: Responds promptly and accurately to requests for information from; employees, customers, support groups (HR, Sales, Safety and Visitors.) and coordinates appropriate follow-up.

Strong People Skills: knowing how and when to show empathy, active listener, ability to mediate disputes and being tolerant of differences in a casual or business setting. Be 100% approachable.

Communication Skills: Must have outstanding communication skills and have the ability to interact well with people in all levels of the organization.

Unusual Working Conditions:
Quarry plant environment may be exposed to occasional dust and dirt and loud noises.

**Other duties may be assigned as required.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Salary Range: the base salary range for this role is between $60,000 to $80,000 annual salary. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.