Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials North America; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contributions

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D & Disability coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Hiring process uses AI-assisted tools

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a hands-on operator to safely run front-end loaders and support material handling on site. You will perform inspections, load vehicles, and help keep production running smoothly in a safety-first environment.

The role includes strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. You’ll work with a diverse crew and participate in pre-employment screenings while benefiting from a broad benefits package and a

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections and identify basic maintenance needs.
• Effective communication and teamwork with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loaders safely and efficiently to move, stockpile, and load materials.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and complete routine operator maintenance tasks.
• Load customer and production vehicles accurately while maintaining product quality standards.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas in compliance with company policies.
• Support plant operations and work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Job description

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

Perform daily equipment inspections and complete routine operator maintenance tasks.

Load customer and production vehicles accurately while maintaining product quality standards.

Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas in compliance with company policies.

Support plant operations and work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Ability to perform equipment inspections and identify basic maintenance needs.

Effective communication and teamwork skills with a customer-focused mindset.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.

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

$30.00 to $43.50 per hour.

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid 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.