Groundperson

Heidelberg Materials; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company %

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D, Short/Long-Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid bonding leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a general labor associate to support plant and yard operations. You will assist with cleanup, material handling, and equipment preparation while monitoring material flow and communicating issues to operators and supervisors.

Applicants should demonstrate safe work practices, the ability to learn site processes, and strong teamwork. The role may require pre-employment screening and background checks as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical labor safely and efficiently.
• Strong awareness of safety practices and willingness to follow established procedures.
• Capability to learn site processes and operate basic tools or equipment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well with a team.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and readiness to adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor tasks to support plant and yard operations.
• Assist with cleanup, material handling, and equipment preparation.
• Monitor material flow and communicate issues to operators and supervisors.
• Follow all safety procedures and help maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Support production teams by completing tasks that keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Physical labor

Safety awareness

Site processes learning

Team communication

Reliability & attention to detail

Job description

Perform general labor tasks to support plant and yard operations

Assist with cleanup, material handling, and equipment preparation

Monitor material flow and communicate issues to operators and supervisors

Follow all safety procedures and help maintain a clean, organized work area

Support production teams by completing tasks that keep operations running smoothly

What Are We Looking For

Ability to perform physical labor safely and efficiently

Strong awareness of safety practices and willingness to follow established procedures

Capability to learn site processes and operate basic tools or equipment

Effective communication skills and the ability to work well with a team

Reliability, attention to detail, and readiness to adapt to changing 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

$20.00 to $25.00 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 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, 56 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.