Plant/Process Operator
Location: Hinkley, CA
About the opportunity
Turner Staffing Group is partnered with an established quarry operation in Hinkley, CA, and is seeking a Plant/Process Operator to join their team. This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes pride in keeping a plant running safely and efficiently and wants steady work with a reliable operation.
What you\'ll do
- - Operate and monitor crushing, screening, and conveying equipment to produce aggregate to required specifications.
- - Start up, run, and shut down plant equipment following safe operating procedures.
- - Monitor material flow, adjust settings, and make corrections to maintain production rates and product quality.
- - Identify and clear jams, blockages, and spillage around crushers, screens, and conveyors.
- - Perform routine inspections, lubrication, and basic preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
- - Report mechanical issues and assist maintenance personnel with repairs as needed.
- - Complete pre‑shift workplace exams and maintain accurate production and equipment logs.
- - Keep work areas clean and organized, including housekeeping around belts and walkways.
- - Follow all MSHA regulations and site safety policies, including lockout/tagout procedures.
- - Communicate with the plant supervisor, loader operators, and other crew members to coordinate production.
What we\'re looking for
- - [1–2+] years of experience operating a crushing, screening, or processing plant in an aggregate, quarry, mining, or similar heavy industrial setting.
- - Working knowledge of crushers, screens, conveyors, and related plant equipment.
- - Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems.
- - Strong commitment to safety and the ability to follow procedures consistently.
- - Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime, weekends, or extended shifts as production requires.
- - Valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation to the Hinkley site.
Preferred qualifications
- - Current MSHA Part 46 training.
- - Experience with plant control systems or PLC-operated equipment.
- - Loader or heavy equipment operating experience.
- - Basic welding or maintenance skills.
Physical requirements and work environment
- - Work outdoors in desert conditions, including extreme summer heat, wind, and dust.
- - Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs and ladders for extended periods.
- - Ability to lift up to [50] pounds regularly.
- - Work around heavy machinery, loud noise, and moving equipment while wearing required PPE.
- - Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen, physical, and background check.