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Plant Operator - 2nd Shift Fine Grind

US Aggregates, Portland, IN, United States


Build your career at US Aggregates! The Fine Grind Operator role will have the responsibility of maintaining production, maintenance, quality, and safety within the Aggregates' Operations function. This position is a part of our Fine Grind facility.

This position is 2nd Shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Please note that hours may vary based on business needs.

Essential Functions

Working in a safe manner which includes wearing required PPE; following all of MSHA and MCC safety policies and reporting any safety issues

Keeping work area clean, safe and free of hazardous situations

Prepare materials for filling bags, trucks, and/or railcars

Verifying that final product is not contaminated and free of foreign particles. Reporting any such deficiency or observations to management and QA department is required

Communicating and assisting customers and/or haulers to ascertain that their needs are being met

Conducting daily documented inspection of equipment, confirming that it meets MSHA regulations

Following MSHA's and the company's procedures and best practices

Daily equipment needs and maintenance; scheduling and communicating with the mechanics so the equipment will be ready for operation at the scheduled time

Directing employees, vendors and contractors on daily tasks/activities that they are assigned to maintain safety, quality and efficient productivity of the operation

Receiving parts, delivering/storing parts in proper locations on site

Making certain the packing slips/paperwork are initialed as received and submitted in a timely fashion

Continuous communication with the Quality Assurance department to verify the plant is meeting the quality requirements and working with QA towards resolution to correct any issues that might arise

Operating various pieces of heavy equipment

Performing laborer and cleanup duties

Performing various maintenance duties

May be called upon to assist with other duties not outlined which will be determined by the Management Team

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

Required: High School or Equivalent

Skills and Abilities

Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance

Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule

Understand basic math

Working knowledge of US Aggregates Safety and Operating principles

Complete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping, and daily inventory

Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management or customer

Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned

Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends

Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Must possess and exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently to get things done

Strong welding, torching, and maintenance skills preferred

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Must have the ability to continuously stand or walk on level or uneven ground

Must have the ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairways, and incline catwalks and work at elevated heights

Must have the ability to bend, crouch, and/or kneel at the waist or knees

Must have the ability to lift, push, pull, or carry at least 50 lbs.

Must wear all necessary PPE and safety equipment

Must have the ability to work outside the majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions including exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.

About US Aggregates
US Aggregates is a privately held, family‑owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. With over 20 operations across Indiana, US Aggregates has been a customer‑focused, innovative provider of high‑quality essential stone, sand and gravel used in road construction, site prep and utilities, agriculture and erosion control. The company also specializes in industrial minerals like dolomitic and high‑calcium products. Since 1967, US Aggregates has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality and community. US Aggregates is a part of The Heritage Group’s family of companies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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