Operate front-end loaders to move and stockpile materials, perform equipment inspections, and collaborate with team members while ensuring safety and quality standards.
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
- Safely operate front-end loaders to move, load, and stockpile raw and finished materials
- Load customer and company trucks efficiently while following all safety and quality standards
- Perform pre-operational inspections and report equipment issues promptly
- Maintain clean, organized work areas and material stockpiles
- Work collaboratively with plant team members to meet production and shipping needs
What Are We Looking For
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment in an industrial environment
- Strong focus on safety, situational awareness, and compliance with procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operations
- Dependable attendance and flexibility to work assigned schedules
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
- $43.75 per hour
- Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
- Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
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