Plant Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Battle Ground, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pension

Union benefits

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada. This role involves operating plant systems and mobile equipment to support safe, efficient production and monitoring of material flow and equipment performance.

You will perform routine inspections, report issues promptly, and follow strict safety and environmental procedures while collaborating with the site team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability to safely operate industrial or processing equipment.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions, read operating data, and communicate clearly.
• Problem solving approach to adjusting processes and resolving issues.

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.

Skills

Safe operation

Attention to detail

Reading operating data

Clear communication

Job description

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

Strong focus on safety, quality, and attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions, read operating data, and communicate clearly

Problem solving approach to adjusting processes and resolving issues

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.

• 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

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.

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.