079006-Laborer

Heidelberg Materials North America; Thornton Township (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid time off & holidays

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Laborer to support plant, quarry, or yard operations. You will perform general labor tasks, operate tools safely, and help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area outdoors.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and safety. You will assist with material handling, loading, unloading, and production activities while following established procedures and using PPE.

Qualifications

• Commitment to working safely and following all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Dependability, accountability, and a positive work ethic.
• Capability to learn new tasks, equipment, and processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor duties to support daily plant, quarry, or yard operations.
• Operate tools and equipment safely while following established procedures.
• Inspect work areas and assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Support material handling, loading, unloading, and production activities as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to help achieve operational and safety goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Dependability

Safety awareness

Job description

Laborer

About Us

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

• Perform general labor duties to support daily plant, quarry, or yard operations.
• Operate tools and equipment safely while following established procedures.
• Inspect work areas and assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Support material handling, loading, unloading, and production activities as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to help achieve operational and safety goals.

What Are We Looking For

• Commitment to working safely and following all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Dependability, accountability, and a positive work ethic.
• Capability to learn new tasks, equipment, and processes effectively.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an outdoor industrial environment with exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and moving equipment.
• Position requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, and other physical activities throughout the workday.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• 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 Saving 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, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.