Plant Operator: Grinding & Ash Processing

Eco Materials; Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental & disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health & wellness programs

Inclusive culture & growth

Job summary

Eco Material Technologies, a CRH Company, is seeking a Plant Operator to join our operations team in Lakeview, Oregon. This role requires knowledge of grinding, material handling, and pollution control processes, with hands-on ability to respond using mechanical, electrical, and process skills.

The Plant Operator will support safe production, monitor ash levels, operate equipment, and contribute to maintenance and continuous improvement efforts across the plant floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade
• At least 1 year of experience in a relevant field
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work habits to help create a zero-injury safety culture
• Assists with plant operations, specifically Vertical Roller Mill and associated process equipment, follow written, verbal or diagram instructions
• Monitors and records daily levels of ground Bottom Ash and Fly Ash in the silos
• Communicate with Lead Operator, Operations Manager and other line support regarding maintenance/operational issues
• Ensure compliance with all production/quality/maintenance processes and work being performed
• Attends regular safety meeting and follows all safety guidelines as required. Conduct shift handover meetings
• Operates small utility mobile equipment on site when required
• Operates heavy equipment where necessary
• Performs and/or assists with maintenance on process equipment and facilities as directed by plant management
• Ensure housekeeping and work areas are maintained properly to meet facility standards
• Perform mechanical/process troubleshooting
• Provide peer coaching discussions to correct issues
• Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attendance

Dependability

Initiative

Planning/Organizing

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eco Material Technologies, a CRH Company, is seeking a Plant Operator to join our operations team in Lakeview, Oregon. This role requires knowledge of grinding, material handling, and pollution control processes, with hands-on ability to respond using mechanical, electrical, and process skills.

The Plant Operator will support safe production, monitor ash levels, operate equipment, and contribute to maintenance and continuous improvement efforts across the plant floor.