Fine Grind Operator: Production & Safety Champion

The Heritage Group; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US Aggregates in Portland, IN is hiring a Fine Grind Operator to maintain production, safety, quality, and housekeeping within the fine grind plant. The role collaborates with the operations crew to ensure safe and efficient performance and adherence to MSHA regulations.

Responsibilities include material preparation, quality checks, equipment inspections, and coordinating with mechanics and QA. Welding/maintenance skills are preferred, with readiness to work varying shifts and maintain high

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and apply basic math.
• Strong safety awareness and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for filling bags, trucks, and/or railcars.
• Verify final product is free of contamination; report quality issues.
• Communicate with customers and haulers to meet needs.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections per MSHA requirements.
• Coordinate daily equipment needs with mechanics.
• Receive parts and store them with proper paperwork.
• Coordinate with QA to meet quality standards.
• Occasionally operate heavy equipment to support production.
• Perform plant rounds, monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Operate and adjust pumps, motors, feeders and other equipment.
• Maintain clean, safe facilities and equipment.
• Recommend safety/efficiency improvements.
• Troubleshoot and repair crushing, screening, and conveying equipment.
• Report hazards and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Participate in safety meetings and trainings.

Skills

Attendance

Follow directions

English literacy

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Welding maintenance

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

US Aggregates in Portland, IN is hiring a Fine Grind Operator to maintain production, safety, quality, and housekeeping within the fine grind plant. The role collaborates with the operations crew to ensure safe and efficient performance and adherence to MSHA regulations.

Responsibilities include material preparation, quality checks, equipment inspections, and coordinating with mechanics and QA. Welding/maintenance skills are preferred, with readiness to work varying shifts and maintain high