Crusher Plant Operator

Heidelberg Materials; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA/HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D and Disability Coverage

Paid bonding leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a plant operator to safely operate crushing equipment and monitor performance in our New York facility. You will help meet production targets while maintaining product quality and safety standards.

You will perform routine inspections, identify equipment issues, and communicate findings promptly. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to safety procedures in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Operate crushing equipment safely and efficiently to meet production targets.
• Maintain material quality by monitoring plant performance and making adjustments.
• Identify mechanical issues and report them to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate crushing equipment safely and efficiently to meet production targets.
• Monitor plant performance and adjust controls to maintain product quality.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance to ensure reliable operation.
• Identify and report equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Skills

Safe operation

Safety awareness

Mechanical issue identification

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Crushing equipment

Job description

Line of Business: Other

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 crushing equipment safely and efficiently to meet production targets
• Monitor plant performance and make adjustments to maintain material quality
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance to ensure reliable operation
• Identify and report equipment issues to minimize downtime
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to operate and monitor crushing equipment safely and effectively
• Strong awareness of safety practices and commitment to following procedures
• Capability to identify mechanical issues and communicate them promptly
• Effective teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced environment
• Reliability, attention to detail, and readiness to learn plant processes

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

$20.00 to $25.00 per hour

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health 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
• 56 hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid 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.