Plant Loader Operator

Asphalt Plant Operator

This position involves operating the asphalt plant efficiently and effectively to maximize production while maintaining a safe work environment at all times. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task. The operator loader will receive incoming raw materials and maintain inventory levels and stockpiles. The role also involves assisting plant management in ordering materials needed for plant operation, operating plant equipment to regulate the flow of materials to and from conveyors, chutes, pumps, and storage bins, performing repairs as needed to plant equipment and performing preventative maintenance in order to keep the plant running, assisting plant management with record keeping and daily production schedules for submitting reports on production and maintenance, and performing a variety of tasks assisting with the operation of the plant, including using hand tools, cleaning, washing, sweeping, and shoveling materials.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include being safety-oriented and exhibiting safe work habits, being self-motivated and eager to learn new skills, performing well in a team environment, ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency, willingness to work hours associated with the asphalt industry, including overtime and weekends as needed, ability to follow verbal and written instructions, basic mathematical skills, and passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Minimum education and experience required include 1-3 years of experience operating heavy equipment, experience in the asphalt industry preferred, and a high school diploma or equivalent experience. Membership with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union No, 9 is required upon hire. Condition and terms of employment and benefits are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials, including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada, and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural, and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest - those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged, and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, health care reimbursement account, dependent care reimbursement account, wellness programs, employee assistance plan, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) with company matching, pension, salary continuation, short-term disability, long-term disability options, employee life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, business travel accident insurance, direct deposit payroll, educational / tuition assistance plan, college scholarship program for dependent children, matching gift program, and new auto purchase discount plans.

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.