1st Shift Plant Operator

Overview :

Birdsboro Quarry, a division of the H&K Group, Inc., is seeking a 1st Shift Plant Operator to provide smooth operation of plant equipment.

The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, professional, and experienced with plant operation and maintenance.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

100% Company-paid Health 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) OR one month of related experience and / or trainingEquivalent 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 fell, 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

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 for outside positions only

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!