Plant Loader Operator

Description

Position Summary

This position involves operating the asphalt plant efficiently and effectively to maximize production while maintaining a safe work environment at all times.

Responsibilities

- Ensures a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task

- Operator loader to receive incoming raw materials and maintains inventory levels and stockpiles

- Assists plant management in ordering materials needed for plant operation

- Operates plant equipment to regulate the flow of materials to and from conveyors, chutes, pumps, and storage bins

- Performs repairs as needed to plant equipment and performs preventative maintenance in order to keep the plant running

- Assists plant management with record keeping and daily production schedules for submitting reports on production and maintenance

- Performs a variety of tasks assisting with the operation of the plant, including using hand tools, cleaning, washing, sweeping, and shoveling materials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits

- Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills

- Perform well in a “TEAM” environment

- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

- Willing to work hours that are associated with the asphalt industry, including overtime and weekends as needed

- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

- Basic mathematical skills

- Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen

Minimum Education and Experience

- 1-3 years of experience operating heavy equipment. Experience in the asphalt industry preferred.

- High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

We are excited to share the base hourly rate for this position is $34.01+. Membership with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union No, 9 is required upon hire. Condition and terms of employment and benefits are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

- Medical

- Prescription Drug

- Dental

- Vision

- Health Care Reimbursement Account

- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

- Wellness Programs

- Employee Assistance Plan

- Paid Holidays and Vacation

- 401(k) with Company matching

- Pension

- Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability

- Long-Term Disability Options

- Employee Life Insurance

- Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance

- Business Travel Accident Insurance

- Direct Deposit Payroll

- Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan

- College Scholarship Program – for dependent children

- Matching Gift Program

- New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.