Equipment Operator / Plant Operator

Heidelberg Materials • Sumner, WA

1d • $30 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. What You'll Be Doing Operate mobile and plant equipment safely and efficiently to support production needs. Monitor plant processes and adjust controls to maintain product quality and flow. Conduct routine inspections, perform basic maintenance, and report equipment issues promptly. Assist with material handling, loading, stockpiling, and housekeeping tasks. Follow all safety procedures and collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals. What Are We Looking For Ability to operate heavy equipment and plant systems with attention to detail and safety. Strong problem-solving skills and capability to adapt to changing plant conditions. Reliable attendance, professionalism, and commitment to team success. Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and operational technologies. Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Must meet all site-specific safety and compliance requirements throughout employment. Work Environment Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level. What We Offer $30.00–$38.00 per hour, 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions, highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment. Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Requirements

• Ability to operate heavy equipment and plant systems with attention to detail and safety.
• Strong problem-solving skills and capability to adapt to changing plant conditions.
• Reliable attendance, professionalism, and commitment to team success.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and operational technologies.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Must meet all site-specific safety and compliance requirements throughout employment.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
• Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and plant equipment safely and efficiently to support production needs.
• Monitor plant processes and adjust controls to maintain product quality and flow.
• Conduct routine inspections, perform basic maintenance, and report equipment issues promptly.
• Assist with material handling, loading, stockpiling, and housekeeping tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures and collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals.

Benefits

• $30.00–$38.00 per hour
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave
• 10 days of Paid Vacation
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed