Equipment Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSAs

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. in Walterboro, SC is seeking a hands-on loader/operator to support terminal operations. You will safely operate loaders and other mobile equipment to load customer trucks, conduct quality checks, and document results to meet product specs.

You will also manage stockpiles and inventory flow, inspect equipment, and communicate maintenance needs. A strong focus on safety, productivity, and customer service is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment in an aggregates, construction, industrial, or material handling environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders and other mobile equipment to safely load customer trucks and support terminal operations.
• Perform quality control testing and accurately document results to help ensure product specifications are met.
• Manage material stockpiles, inventory movement, and housekeeping throughout the terminal.
• Inspect equipment, identify maintenance needs, and report operational issues promptly.
• Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining safety, productivity, and environmental standards.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Quality control testing

Safety consciousness

Customer service

Record keeping

Job description

Operate loaders and other mobile equipment to safely load customer trucks and support terminal operations.

Perform quality control testing and accurately document results to help ensure product specifications are met.

Manage material stockpiles, inventory movement, and housekeeping throughout the terminal.

Inspect equipment, identify maintenance needs, and report operational issues promptly.

Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining safety, productivity, and environmental standards.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment in an aggregates, construction, industrial, or material handling environment.

Ability to perform quality control testing, maintain accurate records, and recognize potential product quality issues.

Strong focus on safety, attention to detail, and commitment to operational excellence.

Effective communication and customer service skills when interacting with drivers, customers, and team members.

Dependable, self-motivated individual who can prioritize tasks and adapt to changing operational needs.

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.

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

What We Offer

$22.50 to $33.01 per hour

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

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.