Concrete Management Trainee

50061 Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company/mw

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA, HRA, and FSA

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking applicants to learn and apply concrete production processes, quality control, and safety standards at our Houston operations. You will collaborate with plant and field teams to support daily operations and logistics, assist in inventory management and scheduling, and participate in cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Through hands-on training and mentorship, you will develop leadership and technical skills while contributing to

Qualifications

• Strong interest in construction materials and operations.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply concrete production processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with plant and field teams to support daily operations and logistics.
• Assist in managing inventory, scheduling, and customer service activities.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and sustainability.
• Develop leadership and technical skills through hands-on training and mentorship.

Skills

Concrete production processes

Quality control

Safety standards

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Job description

Line of Business: RMC Pay Range: $75,410.00 – $100,549.99

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

Learn and apply concrete production processes, quality control, and safety standards.

Collaborate with plant and field teams to support daily operations and logistics.

Assist in managing inventory, scheduling, and customer service activities.

Participate in cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Develop leadership and technical skills through hands-on training and mentorship.

What Are We Looking For

• Strong interest in construction materials and operations.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving mindset.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role involves both office and field work, including time spent at concrete plants and construction sites.

Candidates should be comfortable working in outdoor environments and around heavy equipment.

Physical Demands

Ability to stand, walk, and move around construction sites and production facilities for extended periods.

Capability to lift and carry materials or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Tolerance for working in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, and rain.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and steel‑toed boots.

Occasional climbing, bending, and kneeling may be required.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• 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

#EIT 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.