Loader Operator-2nd Shift

H&K Group; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

H&K Group, Inc. operates Plumstead Quarry and seeks a 2nd Shift Loader Operator to run loaders and support plant equipment on site in Bucks County, PA.

You will follow strict MSHA safety rules, perform routine checks, and help maintain production flow in a noisy outdoor quarry setting. The ideal candidate has loader experience and a history of working with heavy equipment, with the ability to work a second shift and pass safety testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required; related training is acceptable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and adapt to changing conditions.
• Must be able to work a second shift schedule.
• Must pass fit testing and wear required PPE.
• Ability to meet physical requirements for the job.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader and assist with plant equipment tasks per shift.
• Follow MSHA and H&K safety policies and procedures.
• Perform daily equipment checks and grease/oil tasks on crushers and screens.
• Maintain clean work area, report maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Support production schedules and assist crew to solve issues.
• Complete required paperwork daily.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Second shift availability

Fit test & PPE

Physical ability

Loader operation experience

Experience with heavy equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MSHA certification (preferred)

Tools

Loader equipment operation

Job description

Overview

Plumstead Materials, a division of Naceville Materials, J.V., is seeking a 2nd Shift Loader Operator to provide smooth operation of plant equipment during the second shift. The ideal candidate is motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Know and follow company start and stop procedures
• Performs daily greasing and oil checks on crushers and screens
• Keeps walkways clear of any debris and reports spillage issues to superintendent
• Performs daily guarding inspections and plant checks and reports any maintenance issues to superintendent
• Inspects screen media to ensure proper condition for maximum production
• Keeps operating booth clean and free from any inappropriate materials
• Carries out duties and work procedures to meet production schedules
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of quarry operations and work crew
• When needed/required assists workers in solving production problems
• Fills out necessary paperwork daily
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR one month of related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving
• Able and willing to work a second shift schedule
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• 3 months+ related experience
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Strong preference for Loader operation experience
• Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting
• MSHA or other relevant safety certification

Physical Demands

Regularly required to

• Sit
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms

Frequently required to

• Stand, walk, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, and depth perception

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to

• Outside weather conditions
• Vibration

Frequently exposed to

• Fumes and airborne particles
• Moving parts
• Noise level is usually loud

Location

Strategically located in central Bucks County, PA just north of Doylestown, Plumstead Quarry (formerly Plumstead Materials) has been producing high quality construction aggregate products since this greenfield quarry facility opened its doors on Point Pleasant Pike in Plumstead Township in 1996. From this key location, Plumstead Quarry can effectively serve customers throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties in PA, as well as the western NJ region and beyond. Consistently one of H&K's most productive quarry operations, this facility is a trusted Naceville Materials, JV operation (and a proud H&K/Naceville Materials, Inc. partnership).

Company Overview

The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K's strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre-employment Physical

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!