Night Shift Plant Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Eagle Lake (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a hands-on plant operator to run sand and gravel production at Eagle Lake, Texas. You will monitor equipment, perform inspections, and assist with routine maintenance in a safety-conscious, outdoor environment.

Join a team-oriented operation with competitive pay starting at $24.00 per hour DOE, plus strong benefits. Pre-employment screening is required and on-site duties include standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working around moving

Qualifications

• Operate, monitor and troubleshoot plant equipment following established procedures.
• Possess strong safety awareness and communicate hazards or concerns.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance adjustments as needed.
• Communicate effectively, collaborate with team, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work in an outdoor production environment and be reliably available.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant equipment to safely produce sand and gravel products.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and assist with basic maintenance and repairs.
• Monitor material flow, conveyors, screens and crushers to support efficient production.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow safety, environmental and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and sustain reliable plant operations.

Skills

Safety mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Dependability

Outdoor work

Job description

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 and monitor plant equipment to safely produce high-quality sand and gravel products.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, identify potential issues, and assist with basic maintenance and repairs.
• Monitor material flow, conveyors, screens, crushers, and other processing equipment to support efficient production.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas while following established safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and maintain safe, reliable plant operations.

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to safely operate, monitor, and troubleshoot plant and mobile equipment while following established procedures.
• Strong safety mindset with the ability to recognize hazards, communicate concerns, and take appropriate action.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine inspections, basic maintenance, and minor equipment adjustments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, follow instructions, and adapt to changing operational priorities.
• Dependability and willingness to work in a hands-on, outdoor production environment.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, post-offer drug screen, and background check.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach while performing job duties.
• Ability to safely climb stairs and ladders and access elevated work areas and plant equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds as needed to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and perform repetitive physical tasks associated with plant operations, inspections, cleanup, and basic maintenance.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods while maintaining safe work practices in varying plant and outdoor conditions.
• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• Starting Pay $24.00 per hour DOE
• 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

Heidelberg Materials North America has over a century of experience providing cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt to diverse markets across the region.

Wholesale Building Materials Wholesale

Company size 5,001–10,000 employees

Company type Privately held Founded 1897

Total funding 0

Momentum

Team growth

7% in 12 mo

1,358 employees on LinkedIn

Oct 22 May 26

Capital

Funding history

Footprint

Where they work

Headquarters Irving, Texas

300 E John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, Texas 75062, US

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Location Eagle Lake, Texas, United States