Quarry Plant Operator: Safe, Efficient Production Leader

Holcim Ltd; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life保险

Wellness programs

HSAs & FSAs

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Amrize North America Inc. seeks a Plant Operator to support operations at our quarry in Manquin, Virginia. You will operate and monitor plant equipment, ensure efficient production, and conduct timely quality and safety checks.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience, proficiency with crushers, screens, conveyors, and related equipment, and a solid understanding of safety procedures. Join us to help build North America’s infrastructure with a focus on reliability and quality.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience operating equipment in an aggregate quarry, crushing plant, mining operation, or similar industrial environment.
• Experience operating and monitoring crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, and related processing equipment.
• Ability to adjust plant controls and equipment settings to maintain production rates and material quality.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment problems and identifying issues that could cause downtime.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, including inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and basic equipment upkeep.
• Experience monitoring aggregate production and material flow from the quarry through the processing plant.
• Understanding of aggregate quality requirements, including proper sizing, gradation, and product specifications.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections and quality checks and report deficiencies promptly.
• Strong understanding of quarry and plant safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and safe equipment operation.
• Experience working with maintenance and production teams to resolve equipment and operational issues.
• Ability to read gauges, meters, control panels, and production information and make appropriate operational adjustments.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain production efficiency while minimizing equipment downtime, waste, and safety risks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor crushing, screening, conveying, and processing equipment to maintain consistent aggregate production.
• Control and adjust plant operations to optimize production rates, material flow, and product quality.
• Inspect equipment and identify mechanical or operational issues before they result in production delays or breakdowns.
• Routine maintenance, lubrication, and equipment inspections to support reliable plant performance.
• Monitor stockpiles, material flow, and product specifications to ensure aggregate meets quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment and make operational adjustments to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Conduct quality checks and sample materials to verify products meet established specifications.
• Safely operate mobile and fixed plant equipment while following company safety procedures and quarry regulations.
• Coordinate with quarry, maintenance, and production teams to keep material moving efficiently from extraction through processing.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and maintenance records and communicate equipment or production issues to supervision.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Skills

Equipment operation

Crushing and screening

Safety procedures

Preventive maintenance

Gauge reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amrize North America Inc. seeks a Plant Operator to support operations at our quarry in Manquin, Virginia. You will operate and monitor plant equipment, ensure efficient production, and conduct timely quality and safety checks.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience, proficiency with crushers, screens, conveyors, and related equipment, and a solid understanding of safety procedures. Join us to help build North America’s infrastructure with a focus on reliability and quality.