Secondary Plant Operator

H&K Group, Inc.; Pocono Lake (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

100% Company-paid Health Benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Tuition reimbursement programs

Training programs

Job summary

A construction materials company located in Pocono Lake, PA, is looking for a Secondary Plant Operator to ensure smooth operation of plant equipment. Candidates should be organized, self-motivated, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, performing inspections, and maintaining safety protocols. Experience with mechanical operations preferred. This full-time position offers competitive salary, 100% company-paid health benefits, and additional training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and utilize PPE.
• 3+ months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily greasing and oil checks on crushers.
• Carry out duties to meet production schedules.
• Fill out necessary paperwork daily.
• Keep walkways clear and meet production schedules.
• Assist workers in solving production problems; complete daily paperwork.

Skills

Basic mechanical abilities

Verbal and written communication skills

Leadership and teamwork skills

Self-motivated and organized

Safety-focused

Ability to fit test & PPE

Ability to meet physical requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 month of related experience and/or training

Tools

Q329 Caterpillar Trackhoe

LT105 portable crusher

MSHA safety certifications

Job description

Locust Ridge Quarry, a division of the H&K Group, Inc., is seeking a Secondary Plant Operator to provide smooth operation of plant equipment. The ideal candidate is organized, self‑motivated, professional, and experienced with plant operation and maintenance.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company‑paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Know and follow company start and stop procedures
• Performs daily greasing and oil checks on crushers and screens
• Keeps walkways clear of any debris and reports spillage issues to superintendent
• Performs daily guarding inspections and plant checks and reports any maintenance issues to superintendent
• Inspects screen media to ensure proper condition for maximum production
• Keeps operating booth clean and free from any inappropriate materials
• Carries out duties and work procedures to meet production schedules
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of quarry operations and work crew
• When needed/required assists workers in solving production problems
• Fills out necessary paperwork daily
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) OR one month of related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Basic mechanical abilities
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership and teamwork skills
• Self‑motivated and organized
• Safety‑focused
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, And Experience

• 3+ months of related experience and/or training
• Experience with equipment maintenance
• Experience with loader operations
• Experience with Q329 Caterpillar Trackhoe and LT105 portable crusher
• MSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or fell, and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities including distance, peripheral, and depth perception

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibrations
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Noise level is usually loud

H&K Group, Inc.’s Locust Ridge Quarry has been producing a full line of construction aggregate and asphalt materials from our key Pocono Lake, PA location since 1981. As one of H&K’s oldest and most trusted quarry facilities, Locust Ridge Quarry is the “go‑to” construction aggregate and asphalt supplier for the entire Pocono Region and beyond.

H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre‑employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre‑employment Physical [for outside positions only]

100% Company‑Paid Health Benefits!