2nd Shift Loader Operator

The H&K Group; Douglassville (PA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-paid Health Benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Tuition reimbursement programs

Job summary

The H&K Group, Inc.'s Douglassville Quarry is seeking an experienced Loader Operator for the 2nd shift to support smooth operation of plant equipment and load trucks. The ideal candidate will be motivated, safety-conscious, and have prior loader or heavy equipment experience in quarry or outdoor construction.

Experience preferred, MSHA or safety certifications are a plus. Join a long-standing regional leader in construction materials offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Problem solving and safety-minded approach required.
• Able and willing to work a second shift.
• Must be able to fit test and use PPE.
• Must meet physical requirements for the job.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work following MSHA and company safety policies.
• Follows start/stop procedures and ensures daily equipment checks.
• Greases and inspects crushers and screens; reports maintenance needs.
• Keeps walkways clear and reports safety and spillage issues.
• Inspects machinery and ensures production schedules.
• Assists team to resolve production issues and meets deadlines.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Second shift availability

PPE usage

Physical ability

Loader operation experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

MSHA certification

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Great Benefits offered!

2nd Shift Loader Operator

US-PA-Douglassville

Job ID: 2026-3108

Category: Quarry

Douglassville Quarry

Overview

Douglassville Quarry, a division of the H&K Group, Inc., is seeking an experienced Loader Operator for second shift to provide smooth operation of plant equipment and the ability to load triaxles. The ideal candidate is motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely. Experience highly preferred.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Know and follow company start and stop procedures
• Performs daily greasing and oil checks on crushers and screens
• Keeps walkways clear of any debris and reports spillage issues to superintendent
• Performs daily guarding inspections and plant checks and reports any maintenance issues to superintendent
• Inspects screen media to ensure proper condition for maximum production
• Keeps operating booth clean and free from any inappropriate materials
• Carries out duties and work procedures to meet production schedules
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of quarry operations and work crew
• When needed/required assists workers in solving production problems
• Fills out necessary paperwork daily
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR one month of related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving
• Able and willing to work a second shift schedule
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• 12 months+ related experience
• Experience operating heavy equipment
  • Strong preference for Loader operation experience
• Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting
• MSHA or other relevant safety certification

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to
  • Sit
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to
  • Stand, walk, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, and depth perception

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to
  • Outside weather conditions
  • Vibration
• Frequently exposed to
  • Fumes and airborne particles
  • Moving parts
• Noise level is usually loud

With an extensive mining history dating to the 1930's, H&K Group, Inc.'s (H&K's) Douglassville Quarry (formerly Pottstown Trap Rock - Douglassville Quarry) defines construction aggregate. Originally acquired by H&K in 1995, Douglassville Quarry continues to supply the southern Berks, Montgomery and Chester County, PA region with exceptional quality construction aggregate products and materials delivery. Our Douglassville Quarry operation also features rail access for bulk material supply and/or delivery.

The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K's strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre-employment Physical

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!

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