The H&K Group
Primary Plant Operator
The H&K Group, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States, 17901
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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 Physical Demands Regularly required to
Sit Use hands to finger, handle, or feel Reach with hands and arms
Frequently required to talk or hear Occasionally required to
Stand, walk, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, and depth perception Work Environment Regularly exposed to
Outside weather conditions Vibration
Frequently exposed to
Fumes and airborne particles Moving parts
Noise level is usually loud Pottsville Quarry and Pottsville Asphalt
(formerly Pottsville Materials) is a producer of high-quality construction aggregate and asphalt products located near Pottsville, PA. We have been proudly serving the greater northern Berks, Northumberland, Lehigh, and Carbon County region since 2010. Strategically located just minutes south of the Route 81/Route 61 Interchange, Pottsville Quarry and Pottsville Asphalt are trusted H&K Group, Inc. (H&K) materials facilities formed in partnership between H&K and the Rich Family of Companies. The H&K Group, Inc.
provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years. Thank you for your interest in employment with
H&K Group, Inc.
At
H&K,
we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference. 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) Pre-employment Physical
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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 Physical Demands Regularly required to
Sit Use hands to finger, handle, or feel Reach with hands and arms
Frequently required to talk or hear Occasionally required to
Stand, walk, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, and depth perception Work Environment Regularly exposed to
Outside weather conditions Vibration
Frequently exposed to
Fumes and airborne particles Moving parts
Noise level is usually loud Pottsville Quarry and Pottsville Asphalt
(formerly Pottsville Materials) is a producer of high-quality construction aggregate and asphalt products located near Pottsville, PA. We have been proudly serving the greater northern Berks, Northumberland, Lehigh, and Carbon County region since 2010. Strategically located just minutes south of the Route 81/Route 61 Interchange, Pottsville Quarry and Pottsville Asphalt are trusted H&K Group, Inc. (H&K) materials facilities formed in partnership between H&K and the Rich Family of Companies. The H&K Group, Inc.
provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years. Thank you for your interest in employment with
H&K Group, Inc.
At
H&K,
we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference. 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) Pre-employment Physical
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