Plant Operator

Posted:
6/29/2026, 6:21:48 AM

Location(s):
South Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$22/hr

Line of Business: Other

Position Title: Plant Operator
 

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 per hour

o Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits.

o Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). 

o AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance. 

o 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.
 

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

Heidelberg Materials

Website: https://www.heidelbergmaterials.com/

Headquarter Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1874

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Building Material ⋅ Construction ⋅ Manufacturing

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas