Plant Operator - Harvesting

Headwaters Construction Materials, Llc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Plant Operator who is knowledgeable in all aspects of plant operations, including grinding and material handling. This role is essential for promoting a zero-injury safety culture and ensuring compliance with production and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical skills, be able to troubleshoot processes effectively, and contribute positively to a team environment. If you're ready to take on a challenging role in a dynamic setting and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a relevant field.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plant operations and monitor daily levels of materials.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Skills

Process Troubleshooting

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Training or certification in relevant skill or trade

Job description

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Eco Material Technologies provided pay range

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Job Summary

The Plant Operator is knowledgeable in all facets of plant operations (grinding, material handling, pollution control equipment & processes. The Plant Operator’s ability to respond by use of effective mechanical, electrical, process or support systems skills is critical for success in this position.

Essential Functions

• Comply with Eco Material Technologies Safety Policies and Procedures
• 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
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction
• Initiative - Volunteers readily
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly
  
  

Education And/Or Experience

The employee should have the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade
• 1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field
  
  

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out
• Prolong standing or in stationary position
• Complete repetitive movements
• Bend and/or twist
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)
  
  

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Night shift (5pm to 5:30am) on a 2-2-3 schedule or Nights weekend only (5pm to 5:30am) Fri/Sat/Sun

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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