Plant Assistant

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.

The Plant Assistant manages daily operational functions including customer service, order processing, and fleet dispatching. They are also responsible for quality control, inventory management, and administrative tasks such as payroll and reporting.

Candidates should have a post-secondary education or relevant experience, with preference given to those with a background in the construction or concrete industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure are essential.

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

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Customer service
• Concrete industry knowledge
• Dispatching
• Inventory management
• Payroll administration
• Quality control
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Teams
• Communication
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Self-Starter
• Ready Mix Concrete
• Technical Requirements
• Shipping Documents
• Microsoft Excel
• Auditing
• Business Requirements
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Interpersonal Communications
• Inventory Management
• Invoicing
• Operations
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Time Management
• Scheduling
• Coordinating
• Quality Control
• Detail Oriented
• Payroll Administration

• Construction
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Plant Assistant
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week