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007078-Highlift 4 1

Heidelberg Materials US, Inc.

Romeoville, ILJob$43.75/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$43.75/hr
Location
Romeoville, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. is hiring a 007078-Highlift 4 1. Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Highlift Operator to safely operate front-end loaders, moving, loading, and stockpiling materials. This role involves efficiently loading customer and company trucks while adhering to safety and quality standards. The operator will also perform pre-operational inspections, report equipment issues, and maintain clean work areas. Collaboration with the plant team is essential to meet production and shipping needs.

Key focus areas include Safely operate front-end loaders to move, load, and stockpile raw and finished materials, Load customer and company trucks efficiently while following all safety and quality standards, and Perform pre-operational inspections and report equipment issues promptly.

Successful candidates bring Heavy Equipment Operation, Safety Compliance, and Mechanical Aptitude. Important skills include Operate Front-End Loaders, Operate Heavy Equipment, Safety Focus, Situational Awareness, Compliance With Procedures, and Work Independently.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate Front-End LoadersOperate Heavy EquipmentSafety FocusSituational AwarenessCompliance With ProceduresWork IndependentlyCollaborationBasic Mechanical AptitudeLearn Equipment Operations

Qualifications

Post-Offer Pre-Employment Physical ExaminationDrug/Alcohol ScreenBackground CheckFMCSA Regulated Ongoing Drug and Alcohol Testing

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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

  • Safely operate front-end loaders to move, load, and stockpile raw and finished materials

  • Load customer and company trucks efficiently while following all safety and quality standards

  • Perform pre-operational inspections and report equipment issues promptly

  • Maintain clean, organized work areas and material stockpiles

  • Work collaboratively with plant team members to meet production and shipping needs

What Are We Looking For

  • Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy equipment in an industrial environment

  • Strong focus on safety, situational awareness, and compliance with procedures

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting

  • Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operations

  • Dependable attendance and flexibility to work assigned schedules

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

  • $43.75 per hour

  • Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension

  • Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Req ID JR10015695

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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