Yard Loader Operator

@ 50063 Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC
50063 Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC50063heidelbergmaterialssoutheastaggllc.com

Yard Loader Operator

Walterboro, SC
Posted 5 days ago

About the job

Heidelberg Materials is a leading global building materials supplier with 450+ locations in the US and Canada, employing around 9,000. The role involves operating yard loaders, hooking up trucks, inspecting equipment, and maintaining safety standards to support construction projects.

Requirements

  • Ability to operate heavy equipment
  • Strong safety commitment
  • Equipment inspection skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Reliable attendance

Qualifications

  • Experience in industrial or construction environments
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work
  • Good communication skills
  • Willingness to pass pre-employment screening

Full job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

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 yard loader equipment safely and efficiently to move, stockpile, and load materials.
  • Load customer trucks accurately while maintaining quality and service standards.
  • Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in compliance with company policies.
  • Support plant operations by assisting with material handling and production activities as needed.

What Are We Looking For

  • Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment in an industrial, construction, or aggregate environment.
  • Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
  • Ability to inspect equipment, identify issues, and communicate concerns effectively.
  • Capability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing operational needs.
  • Reliable attendance and ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor environments.

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 ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

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

  • $21.10 to $29.00 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

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.

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