Plant Maintenance Assistant

About Hedrick Industries

Hedrick Industries is a leading aggregates producer across the Southeast. Crushing and selling sand, stone, and gravel is an exciting and dynamic industry with strong career growth opportunities for employees. Our materials have literally built the communities in which we live – our schools, roads, hospitals, parks, and homes. Hedrick Industries has been a flagship American business for 100 years and remains proudly family owned and operated. Learn more at www.hedrickind.com.

Location:

842 Old US Highway 70

Black Mountain, NC 28711

Job Title: Utility Helper

Starting Pay: $21-23 (depending on experience) per hour

Reports to: Site supervisor

Position Summary:

The Utility Helper position is an entry level position at our sites and is vital to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. The Utility Helper role is ideal for individuals eager to learn about operations in a quarry/sand plant environment and develop skills to grow within the company. The Utility Helper role focuses on industrial clean-up tasks and requires teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to maintaining a well-functioning workspace and being safety forward.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Must be eighteen years of age or older

- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

- Must have a track-record of being a dependable employee

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with the production team to maintain a safe and clean workspace.

- Perform industrial clean-up tasks, including debris removal and equipment cleaning.

- Conduct daily safety inspections to ensure compliance with standards and contribute to a safety-first culture.

- Operate small equipment such as skid steers, manlifts, forklifts, and backhoes (training provided).

- Assist with basic maintenance tasks when necessary.

- Support set-up and upkeep of plant equipment to optimize production capabilities.

- Welding experience or mechanical aptitude is a plus but not required.

Success Factors:

- Self-starter

- Capable of handling physically demanding work

- Versatile and adaptable to adjust to the needs of the business

- Openness to learn how to operate various types of mobile equipment

- Problem solving and trouble shooting skills

Essential Functions, Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

- Pre-employment drug screening

- Able to work outdoors in most weather conditions

- Able to work in a physically rigorous work environment. Position may involve walking, standing, sitting, bending, and climbing stairs. Job may require crouching, stooping, or crawling.

- Stand for extended periods

- Able to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs

- Able to swing 16-pound hammer

- Able to use impact wrench

- Able to pull chain/cable hoist

- Able to climb steps/ladders

- Able to work in small/high spaces

Performance Standards

At Hedrick, we value employees who live our core values of:

- Safety – Committed to high standards for your personal safety in the work environment

- Productivity - Committed to an honest day’s work and pace setting where possible

- Reliability – Arrives on time and proactively manages time off

- Positive Mindset – Is flexible, versatile, and able to support the operation in multiple ways

As a company we also value our customers and our communities. We are dedicated to supporting the regions in which we operate.

Total Rewards Job Benefits

- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- Profit Sharing and 401(k) Savings Plan

- Life Insurance

- Short & Long Term Disability

- Employee Assistance Program

- Holiday Bonus

- Hedrick Incentive Plan

- Paid Time Off

- Paid Holidays

- Educational Assistance

- Employee Referral Bonus

- Work Boot Reimbursement Program

- Ongoing career development and training

To Apply

Send your information to this post or apply in-person at the site. Include a list of work experience or resume. Please include a phone number.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Do you enjoy working outdoors?

Ability to Commute:

- Black Mountain, NC 28711 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person