Batch Plant Operator

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; Oaks Corners (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Union paid time off

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials NE LLC is seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator to run and monitor plant equipment, ensuring safe, efficient production. You will perform inspections, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate material flow to meet production demands while maintaining quality standards.

The role requires following procedures, documenting operations, and collaborating with a team in a fast-paced environment. Night and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Operate and learn plant systems, controls, and related equipment.
• Strong awareness of safety practices in industrial settings.
• Capable of basic mechanical troubleshooting and equipment checks.
• Dependability in following procedures, documentation, and production standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor asphalt plant equipment for safe production.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and adjust plant systems.
• Coordinate material flow to meet production needs and quality specs.
• Maintain daily operational logs and communicate issues promptly.
• Support safe work practices and teamwork on site.

Skills

Plant operation

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Documentation

Teamwork

Tools

Plant controls

Job description

Line of Business: Asphalt

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

• Operate and monitor asphalt plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient production
• Perform routine inspections, basic troubleshooting, and adjustments on plant systems
• Coordinate material flow to meet production demands and quality specifications
• Complete daily operational logs and communicate issues promptly
• Support safe work practices, housekeeping, and team collaboration across the site

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to operate and learn plant systems, controls, and related equipment
• Strong awareness of safety practices in industrial or manufacturing settings
• Capability to perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and equipment checks
• Dependability in following procedures, documentation, and production standards
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work nights/ weekends as needed

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

• $27 - $32 per hour plus shift differential
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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.