Night Shift Yard Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in the United States is seeking a Loader Operator to safely operate a front-end loader and load customer trucks with aggregate products efficiently.

You will inspect equipment daily, manage stockpiles, verify orders with drivers, and support safety and environmental compliance across the quarry. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to operate heavy mobile equipment in a quarry environment.
• Strong attention to detail when loading products and inspecting equipment.
• Effective communication and teamwork with a customer-focused mindset.
• Dependable work ethic with adaptability to changing production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader to load customer trucks with aggregate products.
• Inspect equipment daily and report maintenance needs.
• Manage stockpiles and loading areas for product quality and inventory control.
• Verify orders, communicate with drivers, and maintain safe traffic flow.
• Support site housekeeping, safety initiatives, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Safe operation

Heavy equipment operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Safely operate a front-end loader to load customer trucks with aggregate products accurately and efficiently.

Inspect equipment daily, identify maintenance needs, and report issues to support reliable operations.

Manage stockpiles and loading areas to ensure product quality, inventory control, and operational efficiency.

Deliver outstanding customer service by verifying orders, communicating with drivers, and maintaining safe traffic flow.

Support site housekeeping, safety initiatives, and environmental compliance throughout the quarry.

What Are We Looking For

Commitment to safety and the ability to consistently follow safe work practices and procedures.

Ability to safely operate or learn to operate heavy mobile equipment in a quarry environment.

Strong attention to detail when loading products, inspecting equipment, and completing operational tasks.

Effective communication and teamwork skills with a customer-focused mindset.

Dependable work ethic with the ability to adapt to changing production and shipping priorities.

Conditions of Employment

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

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet all applicable company employment requirements.

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

Physical Demands

Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and navigate uneven terrain for extended periods throughout the workday.

Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to safely enter and exit mobile equipment and work at varying heights when required.

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots.

What We Offer

Starting Pay $23.92 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.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

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.