Posted 2 days ago
Batcher
@ OSCO
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Overview
OSCO, through its Strescon Limited division, is hiring a full-time batcher to run a computerized concrete batching system at its Saint John, New Brunswick precast plant. The work covers mixing concrete, managing material inventory, receiving deliveries and keeping the batching area clean and safe. The posting requires manual work, lifting over 50 lbs and changing or irregular hours. Benefits include health and dental coverage, life insurance and RRSP or TFSA options.
Responsibilities:
- Batch concrete using a computerized batching system
- Manage cement, aggregate and admixture inventory for daily production
- Receive and enter delivery slips for cementitious materials and aggregates
- Clean, inspect and maintain the batching system and surrounding area
- Clean out the mixer at the end of each batch
Requirements summary:
- Ability to do manual work and lift more than 50 lbs
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
- Comfortable using computers and technology
- Familiarity with hand tools such as drills and air chisels
- Able to work changing schedules and irregular hours
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · oraclecloud
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Visa sponsorship, Wellness |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
OSCO
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 55 |
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.
- 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
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.
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