Loader Operator (Weatherly)

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)Great Benefits offered!Loader OperatorUS-PA-WeatherlyJob ID: 2026-2987Category: QuarryHazleton QuarryOverviewHazleton Quarry, a division of H&K Group, Inc., is seeking a Loader Operator to provide smooth operation of plant equipment. The ideal candidate is motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely. Why work for H&K Group, Inc.? Competitive salary commensurate with experience100% Company-paid Health Benefits401(k) Savings and Investment PlanTuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programsAdditional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more  Compensation rates vary by experience ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policiesKnow and follow company start and stop procedures.Performs daily greasing and oil checks on crushers and screens.Keeps walkways clear of any debris and reports spillage issues to superintendent.Performs daily guarding inspections and plant checks and reports any maintenance issues to superintendent.Inspects screen media to ensure proper condition for maximum production.Keeps operating booth clean and free from any inappropriate materials.Carries out duties and work procedures to meet production schedules.Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of quarry operations and work crew.When needed/required assists workers in solving production problems.Fills out necessary paperwork daily.Other duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Skills, Education, and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR one month of related experience and/or trainingEquivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered Verbal and written communication skillsProblem solvingAbility to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as neededAbility to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job) Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience3 months+ related experienceExperience operating heavy equipmentStrong preference for Loader operation experienceExperience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial settingMSHA or other relevant safety certificationPhysical DemandsRegularly required to sitRegularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feelRegularly reach with hands and armsFrequently required to talk or hearOccasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlOccasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, and depth perceptionWork EnvironmentRegularly exposed to outside weather conditionsRegularly exposed to vibrationFrequently exposed to fumes and airborne particlesFrequently exposed to moving partsNoise level is usually loudHazleton Quarry(formerly Hazleton Materials) has been a trusted H&K Group, Inc. affiliate company since 2001. Located near Weatherly, PA, in the heart of coal country,Hazleton Quarryprovides southern Luzerne, Carbon and northeastern Schuylkill counties with a wide variety of high-quality construction aggregate products.The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)Pre-employment Physical 100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!Compensation details: 24-26 Hourly WagePI95d505307aec-38003-40312989