Plant Operator I

50063 Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC; Bunnlevel (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $22.00–$28.75

401(k) retirement savings plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

HSA/HRA/FSA options

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC in North Carolina is seeking an Aggregates Plant Operator I to operate and monitor plant equipment, inspect systems for quality, and support efficient production in a fast-paced environment. You will perform routine maintenance, adjust controls for optimal performance, and follow safety procedures to uphold operational excellence.

This role offers an hourly wage and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate and monitor industrial plant equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on quality and performance.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting capabilities.
• Commitment to safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant equipment to ensure efficient production processes.
• Inspect systems and materials to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Perform routine maintenance and report equipment issues promptly.
• Adjust controls and settings to optimize plant performance.
• Follow safety procedures and support a culture of operational excellence.

Skills

Operate plant equipment

Monitor production processes

Inspect for quality

Maintenance basics

Safety compliance

Independent and team work

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates Plant Operator I

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate and monitor plant equipment to ensure efficient production processes
• Inspect systems and materials to maintain product quality and consistency
• Perform routine maintenance and report equipment issues promptly
• Adjust controls and settings to optimize plant performance
• Follow safety procedures and support a culture of operational excellence

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to safely operate and monitor industrial plant equipment
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and performance
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting capability
• Commitment to safety standards and regulatory compliance
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing

Work Environment

Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $22.00 to $28.75 per hour
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Company Brand

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.