Heavy Equipment Operator & Laborer (Day/Overnight Shifts)

Compass Business Solutions, Inc.; Monessen (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Alumicore, a Pittsburgh, PA based company, seeks an Equipment Operator & Laborer for day and night shifts at the Monessen, PA facility. You will operate forklifts, loaders, excavators, cranes, and haul trucks, supporting production lines while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years in heavy equipment or industrial labor, and a commitment to OSHA standards. OT may be required; a valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; trade training preferred.
• 1+ years in heavy equipment operation or general industrial site labor.
• Experience running forklifts, skid steers, and/or metal handling is preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency and strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment including forklifts, loaders, excavators, cranes, and haul trucks to stage, transport, and process materials for production lines.
• Execute site clearing, staging area setup, material sorting, and physical site preparation to maintain continuous workflow.
• Feed raw materials to production areas and conveyor systems in alignment with schedules.
• Perform routine inspections on machinery and report defects to maintenance staff.
• Strictly comply with OSHA guidelines and wear PPE at all times.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free work area and assist with rigging when required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

General site labor

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Equipment maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade training preferred

Tools

Forklifts

Skid steers

Excavators

Cranes

Conveyor systems

Mobile equipment

Job description

Alumicore, a Pittsburgh, PA based company, seeks an Equipment Operator & Laborer for day and night shifts at the Monessen, PA facility. You will operate forklifts, loaders, excavators, cranes, and haul trucks, supporting production lines while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years in heavy equipment or industrial labor, and a commitment to OSHA standards. OT may be required; a valid driver’s license is preferred.