Plant Operator I

50063 Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC; Sims (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid vacation & holidays

HSA/HRA

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC is seeking an Aggregates Plant Operator I to operate and monitor plant equipment, ensuring safe, efficient production. The role includes routine inspections, basic maintenance, and meticulous record-keeping of production and quality data.

The position emphasizes safety, adherence to environmental regulations, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic operational issues while maintaining strong attention to detail and teamwork in a dynamic plant

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and operate heavy industrial equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work conditions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on machinery.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving operational issues.
• Follow all safety protocols and environmental regulations.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Adaptability

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

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 safe and efficient production.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on machinery.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving operational issues.
• Follow all safety protocols and environmental regulations.

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to learn and operate heavy industrial equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work conditions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

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 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

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.