Plant Operator

01608 HM Pacific Northwest, Inc.; North Bend (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA

HRA

FSA

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an industrial plant operator to support daily production goals at a U.S. site. You will operate plant equipment safely, monitor processes, perform inspections, and address issues to keep product quality consistent.

This role requires a strong safety mindset, ability to work in a team, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules while adhering to environmental and operational procedures.

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 and communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors.

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.

Skills

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety focus

Mechanical aptitude

Adaptability

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

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.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits.
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA).
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• 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.
• 10 Paid 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. Let’s get to work! 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.