Solid Fuels Operator

Hirebridge; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Benefits package

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life and disability benefits

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials is seeking a Solid Fuels Operator for our Buffalo, IA location. You will receive, prepare, and feed high-quality waste fuel materials into the recycling process to support efficient plant operations.

Requires 1+ year of industrial or manufacturing experience and a high school diploma or GED. You will operate equipment, perform basic maintenance, and contribute to a team focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 1–year of industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating, inspecting, and troubleshooting equipment.
• Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prepare, and feed fuel materials at a consistent rate (up to 13 tons/hour).
• Operate production and mobile equipment.
• Use basic maintenance tools, including hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

We are looking for aSOLID FUELS OPERATOR to join ourBuffalo, IAlocation. As a Solid Fuels Operator with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials you will receive, prepare, and feed high-quality waste fuel materials into the recycling process to support efficient and reliable plant operations.

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:

• Receive, prepare, and feed fuel materials at a consistent rate (up to 13 tons/hour).
• Operate production and mobile equipment.
• Use basic maintenance tools, including hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment.

About You

We Require:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 1–year of industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating, inspecting, and troubleshooting equipment.
• Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

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.

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