Plant Operator

Heidelberg Materials; North Bend (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Bonding leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a plant operator to support daily production goals at our North Bend facility. You will operate equipment, monitor processes, and perform inspections to ensure product quality while maintaining a safe work environment.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork as you troubleshoot issues, communicate needs, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Operate plant equipment safely and monitor processes to maintain production quality.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn plant systems.
• Maintain strict safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment safely and efficiently to support daily production goals.
• Monitor plant processes and perform routine inspections to maintain product quality.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and communicate maintenance needs promptly.
• Perform housekeeping and general plant duties to maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow all safety and environmental procedures while contributing to continuous improvement.

Skills

Plant equipment operation

Safety mindset

Teamwork & communication

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 equipment safely and efficiently to support daily production goals.
• Monitor plant processes and perform routine inspections to maintain product quality.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and communicate maintenance needs promptly.
• Perform housekeeping and general plant duties to maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate, monitor, and troubleshoot industrial equipment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, operational excellence, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors.
• Mechanical aptitude with the capability to learn plant processes, equipment, and operating systems.
• Dependable, self-motivated individual who can adapt to changing priorities and work schedules.

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

• $31.23 to $48.46 per hour.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled