Plant Operator - Chico 1, TX

P&K Stone, Llc; Texas; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

P&K Stone LLC is seeking highly motivated Aggregate Plant Operators to join our Production Team in a fast-paced, safety‑driven environment. You will operate the crusher and monitor conveyors to keep material moving from quarry to crusher.

Working hours are 5:00 am to 2:30 pm with potential overtime. Benefits include Life Insurance, a 401K Plan, Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay. MSHA Part 46 training is a plus and safety compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work more than 40 hours per week, including some weekends.
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in varying climates.
• Experience operating crushers and conveyors preferred.
• MSHA Part 46 training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate the crusher and monitor conveyors and related equipment.
• Visually observe gauges and equipment to maintain proper flow.
• Perform routine maintenance on belts, pulleys, bearings, and screens.
• Communicate with quality control and management to adjust material blends.
• Shut down equipment in emergencies and coordinate repairs.
• Operate telehandlers, skid steers, and other required equipment.
• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental regulations; MSHA Part 46 training a plus.

Skills

Safety leadership

Dependable

Team communication

Overtime capable

Physical stamina

Job 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. Working hours are 5:00 am to 2:30 pm.

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• This position will operate the crusher as well as monitor conveyor belts and related equipment conveyance equipment.
• Manually Operate the crushing and screening equipment operation.
• Visually observe and monitor gauges and 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 of 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 a plus.
• Any other duties as assigned by Management.

What we are looking for:

• Highly dependable, ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Must be available to work more than 40 hours a week with some weekend work.
• Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of 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 same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 75 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment.
• Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Hourly Pay Rate: $21.00-$24.00/HR depending on experience

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