Material Handling Operator

Heidelberg Materials Group; Northern (KY, SC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA and FSA

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a safety-conscious operator to safely receive, inspect, transfer, and manage hazardous waste materials and alternative fuels in a compliant facility environment.

You will operate material handling equipment, perform inspections, and maintain accurate documentation while supporting continuous improvement and teamwork in a demanding industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to follow regulatory, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation and records.
• Ability to operate and work safely around industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely receive, inspect, transfer, and manage hazardous waste materials and alternative fuels.
• Operate equipment used for material handling, storage, loading, unloading, and processing.
• Perform routine inspections, sampling, and monitoring for compliance and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records, manifests, and documentation related to hazardous waste handling and fuel management.
• Identify and address safety, environmental, and operational concerns while supporting continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety procedures

Regulatory compliance

Documentation accuracy

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Industrial equipment

Job description

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

• Safely receive, inspect, transfer, and manage hazardous waste materials and alternative fuels in compliance with environmental and safety requirements.
• Operate equipment used for material handling, storage, loading, unloading, and processing activities.
• Perform routine inspections, sampling, and monitoring to support efficient and compliant facility operations.
• Maintain accurate operational records, manifests, and documentation related to hazardous waste handling and fuel management.
• Proactively identify and address safety, environmental, and operational concerns while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to work safely and follow regulatory, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with the capability to accurately complete documentation and compliance records.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment and perform physical tasks in a safety-focused environment.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to reliability, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a hazardous waste handling and fuel processing facility with exposure to industrial equipment, moving machinery, noise, dust, and varying weather conditions. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times when performing designated tasks. Position requires standing, walking, climbing, lifting, and working in industrial environments, including elevated areas and confined spaces as trained and authorized. Schedule may include overtime, weekends, and other hours as needed to support operational requirements.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary 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, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Company Culture

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.