Batch Plant Operator

Heidelberg Materials AG; Town of Ithaca, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company‑s:

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

HSA/HRA and FSA

AD&D and disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials AG is hiring a Batch Plant Operator in Ithaca, NY to operate and monitor plant equipment, perform inspections, and adjust controls to ensure product quality. The role emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship, and teamwork in a fast-paced production environment.

Successful candidates will follow safety and operational procedures, participate in routine maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, with opportunities for growth within a large materials

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate, monitor, and troubleshoot industrial equipment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new processes, adapt to changing priorities, and support operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable production.
• Perform routine inspections and identify potential equipment or process issues.
• Adjust operating controls and processes to maintain product quality standards.
• Assist with basic maintenance, housekeeping, and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures while supporting team performance.

Job description

## Batch Plant OperatorApply: Ithaca, NY: Full time: Posted Today: JR10018811Line of Business: RMC### **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 plant equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable production.* Perform routine inspections and identify potential equipment or process issues.* Adjust operating controls and processes to maintain product quality standards.* Assist with basic maintenance, housekeeping, and continuous improvement activities.* Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures while supporting team performance.### **What Are We Looking For*** Demonstrated ability to safely operate, monitor, and troubleshoot industrial equipment.* Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.* Capability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.* Effective communication and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.* Ability to learn new processes, adapt to changing priorities, and support operational goals.### **Conditions of Employment*** Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.* Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.### **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*** $26.00 - $30.00 per hour* 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, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid HolidaysEqual Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled