Night Shift Plant Operator

Heidelberg Materials North America; Eagle Lake (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company  ·

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA/HRA & Flexible Spending Account (F

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a hands-on plant operator to safely produce high-quality sand and gravel. You will monitor and operate plant equipment, perform inspections, and support maintenance to keep production running smoothly.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions on outdoor plants. Competitive pay begins at $24.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Safety-first mindset and ability to recognize hazards.
• Mechanical aptitude for basic maintenance and inspections.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with a team.
• Willingness to work in outdoor production environments.
• Strong dependability and adaptability to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant equipment to safely produce sand and gravel.
• Perform routine inspections and assist with basic maintenance.
• Monitor material flow, conveyors, screens, and crushers to support production.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas following safety and environmental procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Outdoor work readiness

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.

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

• 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.

Work Environment

• 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

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Req ID

JR10019002

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.