What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator position at Amrize?
Location: New Kent Agg VA
Job Req ID: 14745
Join Our Amazing Team And Contribute As a
Plant Operator
Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
About The Role
Amrize, a leading supplier of quality, construction building materials in the United States, has immediate openings for a Plant Operator at our New Kent, VA quarry. A Plant Operator operates and monitors crushing, screening, and heavy machinery to process raw materials like stone and gravel. They ensure equipment runs efficiently, perform routine maintenance, and follow safety protocols at all times.
What You'll Accomplish
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Required Work Experience: 1-2 years in a Quarry or Industrial environment.
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests
What We Offer
HR Contact: Shaunta Mackell
Job Req ID: 14745
Join Our Amazing Team And Contribute As a
Plant Operator
Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
About The Role
Amrize, a leading supplier of quality, construction building materials in the United States, has immediate openings for a Plant Operator at our New Kent, VA quarry. A Plant Operator operates and monitors crushing, screening, and heavy machinery to process raw materials like stone and gravel. They ensure equipment runs efficiently, perform routine maintenance, and follow safety protocols at all times.
What You'll Accomplish
- Operate and monitor crushers, conveyors, and screening equipment.
- Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance on plant machinery.
- Load and unload materials using heavy equipment like loaders or excavators.
- Monitor production levels and adjust equipment to optimize output.
- Follow strict safety procedures and report hazards or equipment issues.
- Keep accurate records of material usage, output, and downtime.
- Assist with plant cleaning, shutdowns, and routine servicing.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Required Work Experience: 1-2 years in a Quarry or Industrial environment.
- Experience operating quarry or heavy plant equipment (e.g. crushers, screens, loaders).
- Strong understanding of safety protocols in industrial or quarry environments.
- Mechanical aptitude for performing basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Ability to work independently and make quick operational decisions.
- Physical fitness to handle labor-intensive tasks and outdoor conditions.
- Good communication skills for reporting issues and coordinating with the team.
- Flexibility with shifts and willingness to work in a high-production setting.
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
HR Contact: Shaunta Mackell