Plant Operator

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; North Bend (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA/HRA) and F

Paid Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a plant operator to support daily production goals by safely operating and monitoring plant equipment. You will perform routine inspections, troubleshoot issues, and communicate maintenance needs promptly.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to environmental standards, with a focus on continuous improvement and reliability within a large multi-location operation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, environmental, and operational procedures while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

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.

• 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

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.