Night Plant Operator – Mill Creek Quarry

P&K Stone, LLC is seeking a dependable and safety-minded Night Plant Operator to join our team at the Mill Creek Quarry. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of crushing, screening, and conveying equipment during night shift operations. The Night Plant Operator plays a critical role in maintaining production goals, ensuring product quality, and performing routine inspections and maintenance of processing equipment.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety by following all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Operate and monitor crushing, screening, conveying, and related processing equipment.
• Control plant operations to ensure consistent material flow and efficient production.
• Perform routine inspections of crushers, screens, conveyor systems, motors, drives, and other plant equipment.
• Monitor equipment gauges, controls, and warning systems to identify potential operating issues.
• Adjust equipment settings and material flow as needed to maintain product quality and production goals.
• Identify and separate materials to ensure compliance with customer and job specifications.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, quality control personnel, equipment operators, and other plant employees to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Assist Quality Control personnel with material blending adjustments and production modifications as required.
• Safely shut down and lock out equipment when performing maintenance or repairs.
• Perform preventive and routine maintenance including:
  • Conveyor belt repairs and splicing
  • Replacing idlers, rollers, bearings, pulleys, and drive belts
  • Screen changes and maintenance
  • Equipment cleaning and lubrication
• Operate mobile equipment such as skid steers, telehandlers, loaders, or other equipment as assigned and qualified.
• Maintain accurate inspection and maintenance records as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Required

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, skid steers, telehandlers, or excavators.
• Experience in aggregate, mining, construction materials, or heavy industrial operations.
• Ability to work safely in a mining, quarry, or industrial environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and varying shifts as needed.
• MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 training.
• Basic welding, fabrication, or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. P&K Stone, LLC does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.

Working Conditions 

This position works in an outdoor quarry and aggregate production environment and may be exposed to:

• Dust, noise, vibration, and moving machinery
• Extreme heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions
• Elevated work areas and confined spaces
• Heavy equipment and mobile machinery traffic
• Rotating equipment and production processes

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach frequently throughout the workday.
• Push, pull, lift, and carry materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Climb stairs, ladders, catwalks, and elevated structures.
• Perform repetitive hand, wrist, arm, and finger movements.
• Wear respiratory protection and other required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain visual awareness to monitor equipment, gauges, controls, and material flow.

Benefits

P&K Stone offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement savings opportunities, and professional development programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

P&K Stone, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status.

P&K Stone is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.