Wet 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 and monitor wet plant production equipment to maintain safe, efficient material processing.
• Perform routine inspections and make equipment adjustments to optimize performance.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and communicate maintenance needs promptly.
• Follow established safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for operational efficiency.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to safely operate and monitor industrial or mechanical equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and comfort working in a fast‑paced production setting.
• Capacity to follow procedures, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
• Commitment to teamwork, communication, and a safety‑first mindset.
• Willingness to learn new processes, tools, and plant systems.
  
  

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

• $21.00 to $25.00 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.