H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team. Pre-employment drug testing (EOE) Great Benefits offered! Primary Plant Operator US-PA-Pottsville Job ID: 2024-2432 Type: Regular Full-Time Category: Quarry Pottsville Quarry Overview

Pottsville Quarry is seeking a Primary Plant Operator to provide smooth operation of plant equipment. The ideal candidate is motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely.

Why work for Pottsville Quarry and Asphalt?

• • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• • Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• • Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• • Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• • Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• • Know and follow company start and stop procedures.
• • Performs daily greasing and oil checks on crushers and screens.
• • Keeps walkways clear of any debris and reports spillage issues to superintendent.
• • Performs daily guarding inspections and plant checks and reports any maintenance issues to superintendent.
• • Inspects screen media to ensure proper condition for maximum production.
• • Keeps operating booth clean and free from any inappropriate materials.
• • Carries out duties and work procedures to meet production schedules.
• • Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of quarry operations and work crew.
• • When needed/required assists workers in solving production problems.
• • Fills out necessary paperwork daily.
• • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• • High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR one month of related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• • Verbal and written communication skills
• • Problem solving
• • Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed

• • Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

     

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• • 3 months+ related experience
• • Experience operating heavy equipment
  • Strong preference for Loader operation experience
• • Willing and able to work a second shift schedule
• • Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting
• • MSHA or other relevant safety certification

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