Plant Helper - Underground Limestone Mine

Heidelberg Materials; Connellsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union medical, dental, vision

Pension plan

Union vacation, sick leave & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is a major supplier of building materials seeking a safety-conscious general labor team member to support plant operations at our aggregates facility in the United States. You will assist with material handling, equipment cleanup, and routine maintenance to keep production flowing.

You'll work outdoors in varied conditions, with exposure to moving machinery, heat, cold, and noise. FMCSA testing and background checks may be required after a post-offer process; union benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely around machinery and moving equipment.
• Capability to perform physical tasks including lifting, standing, and varied conditions.
• Willingness to learn plant processes and operate tools as trained.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability in completing tasks.
• Commitment to teamwork and a positive, inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations through safe and efficient material handling
• Assist with equipment cleanup, maintenance, and basic operational tasks
• Monitor production areas and promptly report issues
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a culture of safe work practices
• Perform general labor duties to ensure continuous, reliable plant operations

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

• Support plant operations through safe and efficient material handling
• Assist with equipment cleanup, maintenance, and basic operational tasks
• Monitor production areas and promptly report issues
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a culture of safe work practices
• Perform general labor duties to ensure continuous, reliable plant operations

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to work safely around machinery and moving equipment
• Capability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, standing, and working in varied conditions
• Willingness to learn plant processes and operate tools/equipment as trained
• Strong attention to detail and reliability in completing assigned tasks
• Commitment to teamwork and maintaining a positive, inclusive work environment

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing

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

• $26.70 per hour plus an additional $0.50 per hour underground rate
• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
• Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled