Entry-Level Plant Operator: Quarry Crushing & Screening

The Concrete Company; Fortson (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with match

Paid PTO

Job summary

Columbus Quarry, LLC is looking for an experienced Plant Operator for our plant located in Fortson, GA. This position runs and maintains rock crushing, screening, and washing machinery to produce aggregate materials.

You will perform pre-shift checks, lubricate equipment, replace worn parts, and adjust settings to meet product specifications, while keeping the work area safe. The role requires teamwork, strong problem solving, and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of industrial or heavy equipment experience in mining, cement, or aggregate processing.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose equipment malfunctions.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently run the fixed machinery used to extract, crush, screen and wash raw materials.
• Perform pre-shift equipment checks, lubricate machinery, replace worn parts and adjust settings.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure a safe working environment, comply with MSHA rules.
• Record daily production tonnage, downtime and material counts.
• Other duties as requested

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Overtime availability

Job description

Columbus Quarry, LLC is looking for an experienced Plant Operator for our plant located in Fortson, GA. This position runs and maintains rock crushing, screening, and washing machinery to produce aggregate materials.

You will perform pre-shift checks, lubricate equipment, replace worn parts, and adjust settings to meet product specifications, while keeping the work area safe. The role requires teamwork, strong problem solving, and adherence to safety policies.