Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials US, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits (medical, dental,Vision

Union vacation, sick leave & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Seattle, WA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate front-end loaders and support production. You will move, stockpile, and load aggregate materials while maintaining a clean, safe work area and following all safety policies.

This second-shift role requires ability to perform routine equipment inspections, coordinate material movement to meet production and customer needs, and complete operational records.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in a production environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established procedures.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections and identify operational or maintenance concerns.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Dependable work ethic with the flexibility to support operational needs and changing priorities.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to identify basic equipment issues and support routine maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loaders safely and efficiently to move, stockpile, and load aggregate materials.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas while following all safety policies and procedures.
• Support plant operations by coordinating material movement to meet production and customer requirements.
• Complete operational records and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Work a regular second-shift schedule and support operational needs as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Job description

Operate front-end loaders safely and efficiently to move, stockpile, and load aggregate materials.

Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly.

Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas while following all safety policies and procedures.

Support plant operations by coordinating material movement to meet production and customer requirements.

Complete operational records and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Work a regular second-shift schedule and support operational needs as required.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy mobile equipment in a production environment.

Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established procedures.

Ability to perform equipment inspections and identify operational or maintenance concerns.

Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Dependable work ethic with the flexibility to support operational needs and changing priorities.

Mechanically inclined with the ability to identify basic equipment issues and support routine maintenance activities.

What We Offer

$49.36 to $49.36 per hour.

Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension.

Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

Additional Position Information

• This position is assigned to the second shift. Scheduled work hours and shift assignments may vary based on operational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

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.