Plant Helper
Connellsville, PA
- $26.70 p/hour
- Manufacturing
- Full-time
- plant helper
- aggregate plant operator
- material handling
The Plant Helper operates and monitors aggregate plant machinery, conducts routine inspections, and assists with material handling and stockpile management to ensure safe and efficient production. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, teamwork, and the ability to learn heavy equipment operation while maintaining clean and organized workspaces. The position involves working in challenging environmental conditions and offers union benefits and shift differentials.
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 aggregate plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient production
- Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on machinery
- Assist with material handling, loading, and stockpile management
- Maintain clean and organized work areas to support safety standards
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks
What Are We Looking For
- Ability to work safely and follow established procedures
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Capability to operate or learn to operate heavy equipment and plant systems
- Willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Dependable and adaptable to changing priorities and conditions
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
- $26.70 per hour plus an additional $0.50 per hour for second shift
- Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
- Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled




