Reclaim Operator

Hirebridge; Harleyville (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime opportunities

Health, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials seeks a Reclaim Operator for our Harleyville, SC plant. You will support safe plant operations through equipment inspections, operation, and material flow management. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability.

Responsibilities include equipment inspections, safe operation of front-end loaders and other mobile equipment, and maintaining consistent material flow. Overtime and weekend work may be required as part of 12-hour shift rotations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required.
• Safety and attendance record is important.
• Experience operating skid steer loaders, front end loader and welding experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow workers and supervisors; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to complete quality work in a timely fashion, without rework.
• Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Take personal interest in safety; participate in safety meetings and promote safe practices.
• Operate front-end loaders and other plant equipment; read gauges, perform inspections, and maintain equipment.
• Inspect all operating equipment each shift and report problems promptly.
• Correct malfunctions or safety hazards or report to supervisor if cannot be fixed.
• Maintain material flow and housekeeping around hoppers, conveyors, and stockpile areas.
• Coordinate with Production Control Supervisor to identify and mitigate issues promptly.
• Participate in and complete Operator Certification program.
• Perform additional tasks as needed during downtime.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Quality focus

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are looking for a RECLAIM OPERATOR to join our Harleyville, SC plant. As a Reclaim Operator with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials you will support safe and efficient plant operations through equipment inspections, equipment operation, and material flow management.

Why apply?

• Competitive wages.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

About the Role

Responsibilities:

• Take a personal interest in personal and team safety. Continuously look for ways to improve safety and assist others to the same. Must be dedicated to the safety of yourself and coworkers. Follow all company guidelines and safety standards. Attend safety meetings as scheduled.
• Utilize all safety equipment, personal or otherwise, required by the company and follow all company guidelines safety standards. Attend all safety meetings as scheduled.
• Inspect all operating equipment each shift, complete inspection sheet and report problems immediately to PCS.
• Correct any and all malfunctions or irregularities of operating equipment and safety hazards or report to coordinator if corrections cannot be made.
• Safe and proper operation of a front-end loader, including reading and interpreting gauges, inspection, lubrication and cleaning each shift. Operate heavy machinery in tight areas without damage to equipment or material spills.
• Safe and proper operation of plant mobile equipment to include but not limited to front end loaders, skid steer loaders, manlifts, vacuum trucks, fuel trucks, water trucks, road sweeper and forklifts.
• Maintain raw material flow in the hoppers and feeders, which at times requires manual labor to unplug blockages. Reporting any material flow problems that could adversely impact the manufacturing process.
• Regular communication with Production Control Supervisor is required to identify or anticipate issues, allowing quick mitigation or prevention of plant issues
• Do any cleanup that is necessary to have a better and safer working environment. Clean up around raw material hoppers, walkways, belt conveyors, transfer tower and stockpile areas as needed, conducting good housekeeping in work areas.
• This job requires shift work, callouts, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weekend and holiday work. Employee may have work schedule adjusted on short notice. The rotation is 12 hour shifts with a turnover period.
• Participate in and complete Production Operator Certification program.
• Must be able to perform the duties of a Process Attendant (Operator II) as requested by PCS.
• Will be utilized in other capacities during times of Raw Mill downtime.
• Perform any and all tasks required by the PCS.

About You

We Require:

• A high school diploma
• Safety and attendance record.
• Experience operating skid steer loaders, front end loader and welding experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Communicate effectively with fellow workers and supervisors, ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Be able to demonstrate ability to complete quality work in a timely fashion, without rework
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• The person in this position may have work schedule adjusted on short notice and may be called on to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays.

About Us

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands‑on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.

We offer:

• A friendly and team‑oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
• Hands‑on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.
• A company dedicated to continuous improvement.