Day Shift Pit Loader Operator

50061 Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC; Ashdown (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

HSA

HRA

FSA

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability

Paid bonding leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC in Ashdown, AR is seeking a front-end loader operator to support sand and gravel production. You will load trucks, inspect equipment, and follow safety procedures while maintaining stockpiles and ensuring efficient operations.

We emphasize safety, reliability, and clear communication as you work in an outdoor plant environment with exposure to weather, loud equipment, and evolving production needs.

Qualifications

• Able to safely operate heavy mobile equipment, particularly front-end loaders.
• Strong safety awareness with ability to recognize hazards and follow procedures.
• Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and identify basic mechanical concerns.
• Dependable team player with effective communication and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a front-end loader to load haul trucks and move materials.
• Perform pre-shift inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain stockpiles, haul roads, pit areas, and work zones for safe operations.
• Monitor material quality and production needs while minimizing contamination, spillage, and loss.
• Follow safety procedures and site operating practices.

Skills

Front-end loader operation

Safety awareness

Equipment inspection

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Line of Business:

Aggregates 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

• Safely operate a front-end loader to load haul trucks, feed plant operations, and move sand, gravel, and other materials throughout the site.
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and promptly identify and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain stockpiles, haul roads, pit areas, and work zones to support safe and efficient plant operations.
• Monitor material quality and production needs while minimizing contamination, spillage, and material loss.
• Follow all safety procedures, traffic patterns, equipment separation requirements, and site-specific operating practices.

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to safely and effectively operate heavy mobile equipment, particularly front-end loaders.
• Strong safety awareness with the ability to recognize hazards and follow established safety procedures.
• Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and identify basic mechanical or maintenance concerns.
• Dependable team player with effective communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work safely in an active sand and gravel operation while adapting to changing production priorities and site conditions.
• Conditions of Employment: Successful candidate must submit to post-offer background check., pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen.

Work Environment

Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a front-end loader and other mobile equipment.
• Ability to frequently climb on and off equipment using steps, ladders, and handholds while maintaining three points of contact.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, and pull as needed to inspect equipment and perform job duties.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed to perform routine operational and equipment-related tasks.
• Ability to safely perform work requiring sufficient vision, hearing, coordination, and mobility to operate equipment and remain aware of vehicles, pedestrians, changing terrain, and other hazards in an active sand and gravel operation.

What We Offer

Starting Pay $25.79 per hour DOE (depending on experience) 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 Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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