Day Shift Plant Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Salado (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Matching contributions

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America invites applications for a plant operator role in Texas. You will operate plant equipment and production systems safely and efficiently to meet performance goals while monitoring operations and identifying issues that require corrective action.

Join a team focused on safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, with opportunities to learn plant processes, work collaboratively with coworkers, and contribute to reliable, high‑quality product output in an

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate, monitor, and troubleshoot industrial equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn plant processes, equipment, and systems.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when required.
• Dependable work ethic, problem-solving capability, and flexibility to support operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment and production systems safely and efficiently to meet performance goals.
• Monitor operations, identify equipment issues, and take appropriate corrective action when needed.
• Conduct routine inspections, housekeeping, and basic maintenance activities to support reliable operations.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality standards while maintaining compliance with company procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure continuous plant operations and consistent product quality.

Skills

Plant equipment operation

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

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

• Operate plant equipment and production systems safely and efficiently to meet performance goals.
• Monitor operations, identify equipment issues, and take appropriate corrective action when needed.
• Conduct routine inspections, housekeeping, and basic maintenance activities to support reliable operations.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality standards while maintaining compliance with company procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure continuous plant operations and consistent product quality.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate, monitor, and troubleshoot industrial equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn plant processes, equipment, and systems.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when required.
• Dependable work ethic, problem-solving capability, and flexibility to support operational needs.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug 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

• Starting pay $26.72 per hour DOE
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

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