Night Shift Rail Loadout Operator

50061 Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC; Chico (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

AD&D & Disability

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a safety‑minded team member to operate rail loadout systems, inspect equipment, and maintain accurate production, inventory, and shipment records for aggregates. This on‑site Texas role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Join a collaborative operations environment as you work with maintenance and transportation teams to meet customer shipping requirements while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established procedures.
• Ability to operate equipment, monitor processes, and troubleshoot operational issues effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and product quality standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn and apply rail loading systems, processes, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate rail loadout systems and equipment to load aggregates into railcars according to production schedules.
• Inspect railcars, loading equipment, and work areas to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Monitor loadout processes and maintain accurate production, inventory, and shipment records.
• Perform routine housekeeping, basic maintenance, and equipment inspections to support operational reliability.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and transportation teams to meet customer and shipping requirements.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

About Heidelberg Materials

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

• Safely operate rail loadout systems and equipment to load aggregate products into railcars according to production schedules.
• Inspect railcars, loading equipment, and work areas to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Monitor loadout processes and maintain accurate production, inventory, and shipment records.
• Perform routine housekeeping, basic maintenance, and equipment inspections to support operational reliability.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and transportation teams to meet customer and shipping requirements.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established procedures.
• Ability to operate equipment, monitor processes, and troubleshoot operational issues effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and product quality standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn and apply rail loading systems, processes, and technology.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check. Must be authorized to work in the United States and comply with all company policies and safety requirements.

Work Environment

Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and working on uneven surfaces throughout the shift. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and performing repetitive physical tasks. Ability to work at heights and around moving mechanical equipment while maintaining situational awareness. Capability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and perform essential job functions in varying outdoor weather conditions.

What We Offer

Starting Pay $24.15 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 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.

About Heidelberg Materials North America

Shaping the future, building successes. 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!

Based in Irving, Texas, Heidelberg Materials North America is part of Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions. As the front runner on the path to decarbonizing the built environment and growing the circular economy in the construction materials industry, we are working on developing more sustainable building materials and solutions for the future.