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Plant Operator I

Heidelberg Materials North America
Wilmington, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026
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

  • Operate and monitor plant equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable production.
  • Inspect equipment, identify operational issues, and perform routine adjustments as needed.
  • Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet specifications and customer expectations.
  • Complete production records, inspections, and other required documentation accurately.
  • Follow all safety policies and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.
  • Loading Customer trucks.

What Are We Looking For

  • Ability to safely operate and monitor industrial equipment with strong attention to detail.
  • Mechanical aptitude and capability to troubleshoot basic equipment and process issues.
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills in a production environment.
  • Ability to manage priorities, adapt to changing conditions, and work independently when needed.

Conditions of Employment

  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

Work Environment

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

What We Offer

  • $20 to $24 per hour.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
  • Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
  • 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

Req ID JR10019404

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Salary : $20 - $24

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