Loader Operator

01601 HM Pacific Northwest, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union medical, dental, vision, and/or

Union pension

Union vacation, sick leave, holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in the United States—Seattle area—is seeking a second-shift operator to safely operate front-end loaders, stockpile materials, and support plant operations. You will perform routine inspections and maintain organized work areas while following safety policies.

Strong teamwork and communication are essential to meet production and customer needs. Benefits include union medical, dental, vision, pension, and union-paid vacation/sick leave/holidays.

Qualifications

• Operate heavy mobile equipment in a production setting.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.
• Inspect equipment and identify maintenance needs.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Be flexible to support changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loaders safely to move, stockpile, and load materials.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas in compliance with safety policies.
• Coordinate material movement to meet production and customer requirements.
• Complete operational records and communicate with team and supervisors.
• Work a regular second-shift schedule and support operations as needed.

Skills

Heavy machinery

Safety compliance

Team communication

Maintenance inspections

Shift flexibility

Job description

Line of Business: RMC

About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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.

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready‑mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.