Plant Operator
On-siteChalfont, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Perform daily greasing and oil checks on crushers and screens while inspecting screen media to ensure proper production conditions. Execute plant checks, clear walkways of debris, and report maintenance issues or spillage to the superintendent. Adhere to MSHA and H&K safety policies, including start and stop procedures, while maintaining the operating booth. Assist in solving production problems and suggest changes to increase crew efficiency. Complete necessary daily paperwork and carry out assigned duties to meet production schedules. This role supports smooth operation of plant equipment at Chalfont Quarry, a division of H&K Group, Inc., which supplies construction aggregate and asphalt products to the Bucks and Montgomery Counties region.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) OR one month of related experience and/or training
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership and teamwork skills
- Self-motivated and organized
- Safety-focused
- Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
- Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to sit
- Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Must be able to reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to talk and hear
- Must be able to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Must be able to have distance vision
- Must be able to have peripheral vision
- Must be able to have depth perception
- Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions
- Must be able to work around moving mechanical parts
- Must be able to work with vibrations
- Must be able to work with fumes or airborne particles
- Must be able to work in a loud noise level
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing
- Must be able to pass pre-employment physical
Desired Qualifications
- 3+ months of related experience and/or training
- Experience with equipment maintenance
- Experience with heavy equipment, especially Q329 caterpillar trackhoe and LT105 portable crusher
- MSHA or other relevant safety certifications
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