Terminal Assistant

50018 Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) retirement plan with company &

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC is seeking a terminal operations teammate to support bulk product handling and daily terminal functions at our Chester, VA location.

You will learn loading/unloading processes, equipment monitoring, and inventory control while adhering to safety procedures and company policies. The role may involve overtime, weekend work, and 10- to 12-hour shifts based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new skills and complete routine tasks under close supervision.
• Commitment to working safely and following established procedures.
• Ability to perform hands-on work in an active terminal environment.
• Dependable work habits with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work respectfully with team members, customers, and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transfer bulk products safely while following established procedures.
• Assist with daily terminal operations, including product movement and equipment monitoring.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance checks and routine housekeeping to help keep the facility clean and safe.
• Help monitor product handling activities and maintain accurate inventory and shipping records.
• Communicate with team members, customers, and drivers to support smooth terminal operations.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Safety focus

Hands-on worker

Detail-oriented

Clear communication

Job description

Line of Business: Cement & White Pay Range: $42,620.00 - $52,566.66

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Load, unload, and transfer bulk products safely while following established procedures.
• Assist with daily terminal operations, including product movement and equipment monitoring.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance checks and routine housekeeping to help keep the facility clean and safe.
• Help monitor product handling activities and maintain accurate inventory and shipping records.
• Communicate with team members, customers, and drivers to support smooth terminal operations.

What Are We Looking For

• Willingness to learn new skills and complete routine tasks under close supervision.
• Commitment to working safely and following established procedures.
• Ability to perform hands‑on work in an active terminal environment.
• Dependable work habits with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work respectfully with team members, customers, and drivers.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a terminal or industrial operations setting. Role involves hands‑on work around bulk products, trucks, railcars, and transfer equipment. This role requires ascending heights, outdoor work, and exposure to varying weather conditions. This role includes opportunities for overtime, weekend work, and 10- to 12-hour shifts based on operational needs. Requires use of required personal protective equipment and adherence to site safety procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary $42,620 - $50,080 ($20.49 - $24.08/hr)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Company Culture

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials - your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions - setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.