Plant Operator

Plant Operator

Arcosa Specialty Materials is searching for a Plant Operator for our Seattle, WA plant. In this role you will support a positive safety culture by supporting the activities and staff within a 24/7 aggregate environment that is regulated by MSHA safety standards.

As a Plant Operator, you will support plant production and operating requirements to ensure safe, productive and efficient operation.

Arcosa Specialty Materials is a leading producer and distributor in the Western and Southwestern U.S. of lightweight and natural aggregates, including expanded shale and clay, crushed stone, sand and gravel, asphalt rock, and other products.

What You Will Do:

• Support Warehouse Department as needed filling product bags to 50 lbs. and 2,000 lb. sacks
• Load and unload trucks and rail cars.
• Monitor and troubleshoot operating equipment
• Observe gauges, dials, and other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly
• Perform general housekeeping
• Conduct area inspections and audits
• Control and operate equipment such as Front-end Loaders, dump trucks, forklifts, manlifts
• Perform Production Material Lab Test
• Measure Product Storage Silos to determine inventory levels
• Replenish raw material inventory as needed
• Learn to operate Limestone Grinding Processing Plants.
• Perform preventive and routine maintenance
• At times, work in a hot and dusty environment

What You Will Need:

• Light maintenance experience and mechanical skills for elevator checks, greasing, gear box oils, bearing change-out and troubleshooting minor electrical such as resetting breakers
• Ability to use welders, plasma cutter and cutting torch
• Ability to work well with others
• Good attention to details
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to handle 50 lb. bags
• Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts and Weekends as required
• High school diploma/GED
• 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing or similar environment

Compensation:

• $28.52 - $32.69 / hour
• Production bonus eligible

Benefits:

Arcosa is proud to offer competitive benefits and programs to help you and your family meet your healthcare and retirement planning needs. The various benefits offered to employees based on eligibility may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401k with employer match
• 11 paid Company holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities - We like to promote within!

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.