Plant Loader/Operator,Speedway

Heritage Construction + Materials; North Manchester (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Contractors is seeking a Plant Loader Operator to support concrete plant and gravel pit operations. The role focuses on operating a wheel loader, assisting production, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic site environment.

The position requires basic maintenance tasks, attention to hazards, and strong teamwork to keep production on schedule in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• 1+ year in concrete/aggregate production.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in concrete and aggregate production.
• Monitor and sort incoming aggregates.
• Operate wheel loader.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with team.
• Adhere to safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Wheel loader operation

Safety compliance

Maintenance awareness

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Build Your Career at Milestone Contractors!

The Plant Loader Operator operates wheel loader for daily operations in concrete plant and/or gravel pit on an as needed basis tomanufacture concrete and aggregate products in accordance with cost, quality and quantity specifications.

Essential Functions

• Assists in concrete and aggregate production
• Monitors and sorts incoming aggregates
• Operates wheel loader
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Performs other duties assigned by Plant Manager
• Communicates effectively
• Advises plant operator of problems, potential problems, or schedule difficulties
• Collaborates with co-workers and other employees
• Promotes and maintains safe work environment
• Exhibits safe work behaviors; evaluates work area for hazards; eliminates or controls hazards
• Wears all prescribed PPE
• Maintains excellent housekeeping
• Participates in daily safety huddles and safety training; follows safe work plans
• Reads and understands hazard signs, training materials, work plans, instruction manuals
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

• Required High School or Equivalent

Experience Qualifications

• 1+ years working in concrete and/or aggregate production

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid drivers license is required

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Some exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites, including heights, moving vehicles, stopped traffic
• Outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, precipitation, heat, humidity, dust, asphalt and/or concrete, dirt
• Indoor office conditions that include regular exposure to office equipment, such as computers, copiers, mail machines, telephones
• Lifts, pushes, pulls, pours or carries heavy objects, loads of material
• Walks and stands for long periods of time
• Bends, stoops, squats, reaches to move materials
• Climbs in, out and under equipment; lays or stands under equipment
• Uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue;
• Uses good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination, with the ability to quickly move arms and legs
• Possess excellent stamina to work between 8-12 hours per day

About Milestone Contractors

Milestone Contractors is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is a part of The Heritage Group’s family of companies. Learn more at https://www.milestonelp.com/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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