Plant Operator

01011 Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC; Glen Mills (Delaware County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits through the Union for Medical

Dental, Vision and Pension

Union paid vacation, sick leave andhol

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Plant Operator to assist in operating stone processing plants, start-up and shutdown, and overall plant operation. You will inspect and operate conveyors, screens, and crushers, and report issues and oversized stone.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, lubrication, safety compliance, and general cleanup around plant areas. Prior experience with mobile equipment and a strong safety focus are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years prior experience in the aggregate industry preferred; experience in aggregate plant operation and maintenance a plus.
• Highly dependable, ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Prior experience operating mobile equipment (haul truck, skid steer, etc.) and machinery a plus.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of stone processing plants, including start-up, shut-down, and overall plant operation.
• Inspect, monitor, and operate conveyors, screens, and crushers; identify and report operating issues and oversized stone.
• Perform routine maintenance, including minor repairs, adjustments, inspections, and lubrication of plant equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety by performing general cleanup around the plant and equipment areas.
• Complete additional miscellaneous duties as assigned to support plant operations.

Skills

Dependable

Fast-paced environment

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Haul truck operation

Skid steer operation

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

Assist in the operation of stone processing plants, including start-up, shut-down, and overall plant operation. Inspect, monitor, and operate conveyors, screens, and crushers; identify and report operating issues and oversized stone. Perform routine maintenance, including minor repairs, adjustments, inspections, and lubrication of plant equipment. Maintain cleanliness and safety by performing general cleanup around the plant and equipment areas. Complete additional miscellaneous duties as assigned to support plant operations.

What Are We Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years prior experience in the aggregate industry preferred; experience in aggregate plant operation and maintenance a plus.
• Highly dependable, ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Prior experience operating mobile equipment (haul truck, skid steer, etc.) and machinery a plus.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

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

$29.92 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

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own.

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.