Plant Operator
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 and support production activities on wash plant, crushing plant, and jaw plants. Perform ground labor including cleanup, maintenance, and assisting equipment operators as needed. Support and perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime. Assist with plant inspections, identifying issues, and communicating needed repairs or adjustments. Maintain a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, and efficient daily operations. What We Are Looking For Ability to interpret technical information and apply strong practical problem‑solving skills. Effective communication and collaboration skills for cross‑functional teamwork. Adaptability to fast‑paced operational environments and comfort working in field or plant settings. Demonstrated initiative in identifying opportunities for process or equipment improvements. Mechanical aptitude and/or fabrication skills (considered an asset but not required). Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing. 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 $46.12 to $46.12 per hour Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension Union paid vacation, sick leave and 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 interpret technical information and apply strong practical problem‑solving skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for cross‑functional teamwork.
- Adaptability to fast‑paced operational environments and comfort working in field or plant settings.
- Demonstrated initiative in identifying opportunities for process or equipment improvements.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical aptitude and/or fabrication skills (considered an asset but not required).
Responsibilities
- Operate and support production activities on wash plant, crushing plant, and jaw plants.
- Perform ground labor including cleanup, maintenance, and assisting equipment operators as needed.
- Support and perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Assist with plant inspections, identifying issues, and communicating needed repairs or adjustments.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, and efficient daily operations.
Benefits
- Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
- Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
