Plant Operator
Jamesville, NY
- $25.71 p/hour
- Manufacturing
- Full-time
- plant operator
- industrial machinery
- equipment maintenance
The Plant Operator will operate and monitor industrial plant equipment to ensure efficient production and safety compliance in an aggregates processing environment. Responsibilities include performing routine inspections, basic maintenance, recording production data, and supporting material handling processes. The role demands strong mechanical aptitude, adherence to safety protocols, teamwork, and the ability to work in physically demanding and variable environmental conditions.
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 plant equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance tasks
- Record production data and report equipment issues promptly
- Support safe and efficient material handling and processing
- Collaborate with team members to meet production targets
What Are We Looking For
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot industrial machinery
- Strong awareness of safety protocols and procedures
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing operational needs
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
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
- $25.71 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
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.



