090181-Star Plant Operator

Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.

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Salisbury, NC Until 8/30/2026 First posted July 1, 2026 Last posted July 1, 2026
Job description
Line of Business: Other

Position Title: Plant Operator

Job Location: Salisbury, NC

About Us


Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Monitors and operates plant equipment to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations.
  • Makes adjustments to control systems to optimize performance.
  • Conducts rounds to check conditions of plant equipment and records operational data on log sheets.
  • Investigates changes in instrument readings and equipment operation.
  • Recognizes and mitigates operating difficulties to minimize plant downtime.

What Are We Looking For

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to safety and quality standards.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts and overtime as needed.

What We Offer

  • Highly competitive benefits program, including:
    • $22.00 - $22.00 per hour
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits.
    • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
    • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance.
    • Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
  • Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment:

Role operations primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

About this role

Summary

Operate and monitor plant equipment, ensure safety and optimize performance.

Job title

090181-Star Plant Operator

Experience level

null

Industry

building materials

Location requirements

Salisbury, NC; on-site role with flexible shifts

Salary

$22.00 - $22.00 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical aptitudeproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillssafety standards

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mechanical aptitudeplant equipmentsafetycontrol systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Salisbury, NC, USA

On-site City