Quarry Operations Trainee: Grow into Plant Leadership

Luck Stone Corporation; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Matching 401(k)

Job summary

Luck Stone is hiring a Plant Operations Trainee to learn how a world-class quarry operates, supervising production and ensuring safety, quality, and blasting programs. You will be central to operations and community representation, with growth into leadership.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree preferred and 1–2 years of relevant experience; proficiency in MS Office and ability to operate heavy equipment. Benefits start Day 1 of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Willingness to learn and safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Learn to supervise and lead production team members to safely accomplish daily plant goals.
• Develop the skills to oversee plant operations from extraction and crushing to conveying and inventory.
• Learn to ensure quality control standards are met and Luck Stone quality programs are followed.
• Maintain a proactive approach to safe operations and regulatory compliance at all times.
• Learn to oversee the pit blasting program, including the design and loading of shots.
• Represent Luck Stone with neighbors, customers, and inspectors in a professional manner.
• Uphold Luck Stone plant appearance standards and help keep the site clean and organized.

Skills

MS Office

Heavy equipment

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $71,200 USD to $106,800 USD
  
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Luck Stone is looking to hire a Plant Operations Trainee who is ready to roll up their sleeves and learn what it takes to run a world-class quarry operation. This role puts you at the center of it all — from supervising production teams and maintaining quality standards to overseeing blasting programs and representing Luck Stone in the community. If you're early in your career and looking for a place to grow, this is where that journey starts. At Luck Stone, we believe the leaders of tomorrow are built on the floor of our plants today.

Job Responsibilities

• Learn to supervise and lead production team members to safely accomplish daily plant goals
• Develop the skills to oversee plant operations from extraction and crushing to conveying and inventory
• Learn to ensure quality control standards are met and Luck Stone quality programs are followed
• Maintain a proactive approach to safe operations and regulatory compliance at all times
• Learn to oversee the pit blasting program, including the design and loading of shots
• Represent Luck Stone with neighbors, customers, and inspectors in a professional manner
• Uphold Luck Stone plant appearance standards and help keep the site clean and organized

What You Bring

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience: 1-2 years of relevant work experience

Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), ability to safely operate and maintain heavy equipment, and the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds

Attitude: A willingness to learn, a safety-first mindset, and the drive to grow into a leadership role

Schedule
Onsite, with frequent exposure to dusty and outdoor conditions across all weather, including work around quarry high walls, elevated positions, and tunnels.

Benefits start on Day 1 of employment and include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Paid time off: personal, vacation, holidays, and 5 well-being days
• Matching 401(k) and retirement pension

Luck Companies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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