Secondary Plant Operator

About the role

Locust Ridge Quarry, a division of the H&K Group, Inc., seeks a Secondary Plant Operator to oversee smooth operation of plant equipment.

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
• Carrries 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) OR one month of related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Basic mechanical abilities
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated and organized
• Safety-focused
• 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 of related experience and/or training
• Experience with equipment maintenance
• Experience with loader operations
• Experience with Q329 caterpillar trackhoe and LT105 portable crusher
• MSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities including distance, peripheral, and depth perception

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibrations
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Noise level is usually loud

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Not specified