Plant Operator Cherokee Co. NC

Harrison Aggregates; Hayesville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability cover

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

Harrison Aggregates is seeking a Plant Operator for the Cherokee County, NC area. The role requires operating plant controls, weighing and delivering aggregates, and collaborating with the crew to maintain efficient production.

Responsibilities include pre-shift inspections, safety compliance, equipment monitoring, and shift-end cleanups. A driver’s license is required, and night/weekend work may be necessary. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must follow OSHA/MSHA safety procedures.
• Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-shift inspection of the plant to ensure operational readiness.
• Follow company policies and safety regulations.
• Answer phones, take and input orders.
• Monitor gauges and machinery to meet processing specs.
• Assist in maintenance and report plant production and upkeep.
• Inspect plant and safety items at end of shift.
• Grease equipment and clean up at shift end.
• Attend per company attendance policy to maintain staffing.

Skills

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Job description

Career Opportunities: Plant Operator Cherokee Co. NC (529937)

Requisition ID529937-Posted10/19/2026-AMAT-Harrison Aggregates-Full Time-Production Workers-United States-North Carolina

Since 1947, Harrison Construction Company, a CRH company, has been the preferred source for ground-level site construction throughout eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Committed to quality, service and safety, our integrated products and services enable us to build and manage site development projects from concept through construction. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Position Overview

Operates plant controls to weigh and deliver specified quantities of aggregates for loadout and dumping into trucks. Must partner with other plant crew members to ensure production is running at efficient levels.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Pre-shift inspection of plant required to make sure everything is in operational order checking all safety items.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Answers telephone, radio, and takes and inputs orders.
• Observes gauges, dials, and operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications.
• Assists in maintenance of plant equipment and in compiling reports regarding plant production and plant maintenance.
• Inspection of plant and safety items required at the end of each shift.
• Grease equipment and clean up required at the end of each shift.
• Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level .
• Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.

Additional Responsibilities

• Integrity, communication, recognition, action, results oriented, positive attitude, work ethic, growth and development and commitment to be successful at Preferred Materials.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public always.
• Be able to interact with vendors, construction employees and all levels of management.
• Driver’s license required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends, when necessary.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols of Preferred Materials.
• Strict adherence to policies and procedures, as outlined in the company’s Policy Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers with other duties as required.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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