Plant Operator

MASON-DIXON SAND & GRAVEL LLC•Port Deposit, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Turn Sand Into Something Extraordinary At York Building Products, we don’t just move material—we create the foundation for industries to thrive. For more than 85 years, we’ve been a family-owned leader in building materials across the East Coast, known for grit, integrity, and doing things the right way. Our Quartz operation plays a critical role in supplying high-purity quartz sand for the glass industry, and we’re looking for a hands-on, driven Plant Operator who’s ready to own the process, keep the plant running strong, and take pride in a job well done. If you like big equipment, real responsibility, and being part of a tight-knit team that values safety and skill—you’ll feel right at home here. What You’ll Be Responsible For As a Quartz Plant Operator, you’ll control, monitor, and fine-tune plant operations to ensure consistent, high-quality production. This is not a button-pushing role—you’ll be actively involved in the process from start to finish. You will:

Requirements

Experience operating sand, aggregate, or asphalt plants preferred
Familiarity with aggregate dryers, screens, conveyors, and material handling systems
Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to get your hands dirty
Ability to run quality control tests and maintain production records
Basic computer skills
Strong safety mindset with the ability to follow and enforce procedures
Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
Stand, walk, climb, shovel, squat, crawl, and bend throughout the shift
Work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, dust, wind, and varying weather conditions
Safely operate heavy industrial equipment and machinery

Responsibilities

Operate and adjust a fluidized bed dryer, conveyors, bucket elevators, and supporting equipment
Monitor production flow and material quality to meet strict specifications
Perform sampling, quality testing, and data entry; analyze results and make adjustments
Direct truck drivers during loading operations
Conduct routine inspections and assist with maintenance and plant repairs
Maintain housekeeping standards that keep the plant safe and efficient
Communicate production, maintenance, and safety needs to plant leadership
Follow all YBP and MSHA safety regulations—every shift, every task
Step up for additional duties as plant demands change