Heavy Equipment Operator & Site Laborer

compassbusinesssolutionsinc; Monessen (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alumicore in Monessen, PA is seeking an Equipment Operator & Laborer to support day and overnight shifts at our Monessen facility. You will operate heavy machinery, manage material transport, and perform site labor tasks essential to production.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and hands-on experience with forklifts, skid steers, and other mobile equipment, with a solid safety record and ability to work in a high-temperature, industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade training preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment or performing general industrial labor.
• 1+ years experience running forklifts, small mobile equipment, skid steers, and/or metal experience preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge of heavy machinery, including mobile equipment and conveyor systems.

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 strict alignment with operational schedules.
• Perform routine daily inspections on assigned machinery, mobile equipment, and conveyor systems to ensure optimal performance and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct basic maintenance tasks (e.g., fluid checks, greasing, equipment cleaning) and report mechanical defects or repair needs immediately to supervisor/maintenance staff.
• Strictly comply with all OSHA guidelines, construction regulations, industrial environment standards, and company safety policies.
• Maintain a secure, orderly, and hazard-free work area; participate in routine site safety briefings and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Perform physically demanding manual labor tasks, site setup, and rigging support as needed when heavy machinery is not in active use.
• Collaborate effectively with production technicians, maintenance teams, and site supervisors to complete project deliverables safely and on time.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade training preferred

Tools

Forklifts

Skid steers

Conveyor systems

Crane operation

Job description

Alumicore in Monessen, PA is seeking an Equipment Operator & Laborer to support day and overnight shifts at our Monessen facility. You will operate heavy machinery, manage material transport, and perform site labor tasks essential to production.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and hands-on experience with forklifts, skid steers, and other mobile equipment, with a solid safety record and ability to work in a high-temperature, industrial setting.