Day Shift Yard Loader Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

HSA/HRA/FSA programs

Disability coverage (AD&D, short/long‑

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an experienced yard loader operator to safely manage heavy equipment, load materials, and maintain stockpiles at our site in Oklahoma. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in handling materials, and adherence to established procedures.

The candidate should perform pre-operational inspections, communicate maintenance needs, and collaborate with teams to meet production goals while preserving a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment in an industrial environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections and communicate maintenance needs.
• Dependable work ethic with the capability to prioritize tasks and adapt to production demands.
• Effective communication skills to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate yard loaders and other mobile equipment to move, load, and stockpile materials.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and routine equipment checks to ensure safe, reliable performance.
• Load customer trucks and maintain accurate material handling practices.
• Monitor material inventory levels and maintain organized stockpile areas.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures while supporting plant production goals.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety culture

Equipment inspections

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Safely operate yard loaders and other mobile equipment to move, load, and stockpile materials.

Perform pre-operational inspections and routine equipment checks to ensure safe, reliable performance.

Load customer trucks and maintain accurate material handling practices.

Monitor material inventory levels and maintain organized stockpile areas.

Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures while supporting plant production goals.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment in an industrial, construction, mining, or related environment.

Strong commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Ability to perform equipment inspections, identify issues, and communicate maintenance needs.

Dependable work ethic with the capability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing production demands.

Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

Must be eligible to work in the United States and comply with all company policies and safety requirements.

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

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.

Ability to safely enter, operate, and exit heavy mobile equipment multiple times per shift.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment within established safety guidelines.

Ability to maintain situational awareness and respond effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work safely in varying outdoor and industrial conditions.

What We Offer

Starting pay $23.45 per hour DOE

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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As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.