Yard Loader Operator / Yard Worker – Ready-Mix & Aggregates

Shelby Materials • Thorntown, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Shelby Materials is hiring a Yard Loader / Yard Worker to support our Lebanon, IN operations by moving, loading, and managing aggregate materials and maintaining an organized, safe yard. This role is essential to keeping production running smoothly, making sure the right materials are available when the plant needs them. This is a hands-on job for someone who is dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working around heavy equipment in outdoor conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Comfortable operating heavy equipment (wheel loader/dump truck) preferred: ready-mix, aggregates, construction, or similar environments a plus.
• Ability to perform basic equipment inspections and minor troubleshooting.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic; able to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills with plant personnel, drivers, and supervisors.
• Background Check Required

Responsibilities

• Operate a wheel loader, dump truck and other equipment strictly on site to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Load aggregate materials into bins, and designated stockpile areas.
• Monitor and sort incoming aggregates and help maintain material separation/organization.
• Coordinate with plant personnel to supply proper materials according to the production schedule.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance; report mechanical issues promptly.
• Maintain strong housekeeping standards, keep the yard, stockpiles, returned concrete and loading areas clean and organized.
• Set up and maintain block forms daily to handle returned concrete
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment and wear required task-specific PPE at all times

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay
• Opportunities for overtime
• Generous 401(k) Plans – Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with one of the industry's highest employer matches.
• Affordable Health Insurance – Zero-Premium High-Deductible Health Plan available, in addition to low premium, low deductible and PPO plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Wellness Program – Company match and participation contributions into your HSA account.
• Generous Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Employer-Provided PPE and Safety Gear – PPE, high-visibility workwear, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees