Martin Marietta is seeking a Day Shift Lead at our Saylorville Sand Plant, which produces high-quality sand, gravel, and aggregate materials used in concrete, asphalt, and other construction applications. In this role, you will support plant leadership by overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, training team members, running equipment as needed, and performing manual tasks to keep operations running smoothly. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in working safely, leading by example, and ensuring quality and production goals are met.
- Perform and oversee daily production equipment operations using specialized skills and experience.
- Conduct equipment inspections to identify safety hazards or mechanical issues; complete required documentation.
- Maintain accurate daily production reports and communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
- Adjust equipment settings or programming to maximize production efficiency.
- Provide training to new and existing employees to ensure safe and efficient work practices.
- Run equipment and step in to cover operational roles as needed, which may include shoveling, sweeping, lifting, pushing, pulling, and raking.
- Assist with coordinating the work of others and act as a resource for less experienced team members.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA and MSHA regulations.
- Adapt to evolving job demands and take on additional duties as assigned to support team and plant operations.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of related experience in production, mining, or manufacturing.- Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting production equipment.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and MSHA safety regulations.
- Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn and operate various types of equipment, such as skid steers, backhoes, pavers, and rollers.
Why Join Us?
At Martin Marietta, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We offer:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits starting on your first day.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- A stable, safety-focused work environment with a supportive team.
About Martin Marietta:
Martin Marietta, an American-based company and a member of the S&P 500 Index, is a leading supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials, with operations spanning 28 states, Canada, and the Bahamas. We are dedicated to safely and responsibly building the foundation for America’s future.
Apply Today and Build Your Future with Us
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.