Plant Operator - Chico 1, TX

P&K Stone LLC; Chico (TX); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Job summary

A construction materials company in Chico, TX, is seeking an Aggregate Plant Operator to join their team. This full-time role involves operating equipment, ensuring safety, and performing maintenance tasks. Candidates should have some prior experience and be available for over 40 hours per week. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $21.00 to $25.00 depending on experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in plant operations or related field is preferred.
• Must be available to work more than 40 hours a week.
• Willingness to perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader and adhere to safety rules.
• Operate the crusher and monitor conveyor belts.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Dependability

Safety commitment

Communication

Teamwork orientation

Physical stamina

Job description

Description

P&K Stone LLC is looking for highly motivated Aggregate Plant Operators to bolster our Production Team. In this position you will have the opportunity to work in a high‑paced, performance‑driven environment with a proven team that is both capable and knowledgeable in high‑volume aggregates production. This opening will be a swing shift from 2:30 pm to 12 midnight.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Operate the crusher as well as monitor conveyor belts and related conveyance equipment.
• Manually operate the crushing and screening equipment.
• Visually observe and monitor gauges of all equipment while in operation to maintain proper flow of material on belts, crushers, and screens.
• Maintain strong communications with all other plant employees to ensure efficient and safe workflow from quarry to crusher.
• Identify appropriate material to produce quality aggregate material per job specifications.
• Communicate with quality control and management personnel and assist in making required adjustments to material blends.
• Perform routine maintenance on conveyor belts and crushing equipment, including splicing, replacing idlers, pulleys, drive belts, bearings, changing screens, cleaning, and lubrication.
• Shut down equipment as required in the event of an emergency, blockages, or end of shift; coordinate/assist in required repairs.
• Operate telehandlers, skid steers and/or any other required equipment needed to perform the task at hand.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures; MSHA Part 46 training is a plus.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

What We Are Looking For

• Highly dependable with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be available to work more than 40 hours a week.
• Strong commitment to safety and reliability of equipment.
• Good communication skills and teamwork orientation.
• Physical stamina and willingness to perform manual tasks.
• Prior experience in plant operations or related field is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above and below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping with both hands, squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in the same position, perform duties in all climates (extreme temperatures, heights), lift and carry up to 75 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and personal protective equipment.

Hourly Pay Rate

$21.00–$25.00/HR depending on experience

Benefits

Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, company‑paid life insurance, company‑paid long‑term disability, voluntary life insurance, voluntary short‑term disability, employee assistance program.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

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