Plant Operator

heidelbergmaterials; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is hiring to operate plant systems and maintain equipment for safe, efficient production. You will monitor material flow, equipment performance, and quality, performing routine inspections and basic maintenance while reporting issues promptly.

Candidates should have plant mechanic experience or a related maintenance background, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and attention to detail in a manufacturing or aggregates setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate plant systems and mobile equipment safely.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant systems and mobile equipment to support safe, efficient production.
• Monitor material flow, equipment performance, and quality standards throughout operations.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance to keep the plant running smoothly.
• Identify and report operating issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Follow safety, environmental, and operational procedures while working with the site team.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Dependable

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 plant systems and mobile equipment to support safe, efficient production
• Monitor material flow, equipment performance, and quality standards throughout operations
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance to keep the plant running smoothly
• Identify and report operating issues promptly to minimize downtime
• Follow safety, environmental, and operational procedures while working with the site team

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated capability to safely operate industrial or processing equipment
• Plant mechanic experience, mechanical aptitude, or a maintenance-related background in an industrial, aggregates, mining, manufacturing, or heavy equipment environment
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment troubleshooting, inspections, and preventive maintenance practices
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions, read operating data, mechanical drawings, or maintenance documentation, and communicate clearly
• Problem solving approach to adjusting processes, diagnosing equipment issues, and resolving operational challenges
• Dependable work habits and flexibility to meet production demands

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
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

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

$35.69 to $35.69 per hour

• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
• Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled