Plant Operator

Line of Business: Aggregates

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

• Operate, monitor, and adjust crushing equipment to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance to keep equipment running reliably.
• Support material handling activities, including loading, stockpiling, and clean‑up.
• Identify and communicate equipment or safety issues promptly.
• Follow all safety procedures to maintain a compliant and hazard‑free worksite.

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment or industrial machinery.
• Strong attention to detail with the capability to monitor equipment performance.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding, outdoor, and fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet production goals.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following established procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $20 per hour
• 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, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.