Loader Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pension

Union benefits

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America in Seattle is seeking a Front-end Loader Operator to move and load aggregate materials on site with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will perform regular equipment inspections, maintain clean work areas, and coordinate material flow with production teams to meet production and customer needs. Accurate records and clear communication with colleagues are essential.

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.

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.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Inspection skills

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.

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.

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

$49.36 to $49.36 per hour.

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

Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

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.