Night Shift Plant Operator

50061 Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC; Eagle Lake (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid time off

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a hands-on operator to run and monitor plant equipment for high-quality sand and gravel production. You will inspect, maintain, and repair basic components, while ensuring safe, efficient material flow and reliable plant operations with the team.

Eligible candidates will have a strong safety mindset, mechanical aptitude, and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. Starting pay is $24.00 per hour DOE and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate, monitor, and troubleshoot plant equipment.
• Strong safety mindset with hazard recognition.
• Mechanical aptitude for inspections and basic maintenance.
• Communicate effectively, work collaboratively, follow instructions, adapt to priorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Plant equipment operation

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates 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

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.