What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Plant Operator position at The H&K Group?
Job Title: Plant Operator
About the Job
Become a part of Belvidere Sand & Gravel, a division of H&K Group, Inc., and contribute to the smooth operation of plant equipment. The ideal candidate is motivated, experienced, and committed to working safely.
Why Work for Us?
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
- Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
- Additional training programs including on-the-job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer-offered training, and more
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
- Know and follow company start and stop procedures
- Perform daily greasing and oil checks on crushers and screens
- Keep walkways clear of any debris and report spillage issues to superintendent
- Perform daily guarding inspections and plant checks and report any maintenance issues to superintendent
- Inspect screen media to ensure proper condition for maximum production
- Keep operating booth clean and free from any inappropriate materials
- Carry out duties and work procedures to meet production schedules
- Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of quarry operations and work crew
- When needed/required, assist workers in solving production problems
- Fulfill necessary paperwork daily
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills, Education, and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR one month of related experience and/or training
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
- Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)
Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience
- At least 3 months of related experience
- Experience operating heavy equipment
- Strong preference for Loader operation experience
Physical Demands
The following physical demands are required for this role:
- Regularly required to sit
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Regularly reach with hands and arms
- Frequently required to talk or hear
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Specific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, and depth perception
Work Environment
The following work environment factors are present in this role:
- Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
- Regularly exposed to vibration
- Frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles
- Frequently exposed to moving parts
- Noise level is usually loud
About Our Company
BELVIDERE SAND & GRAVEL (BS&G) has been producing a complete line of natural sand and gravel products since 2001. Located on Route 519 at the 41.5 mile-marker in Warren County, NJ with easy access from I-78 and I-80, we supply our products to various contractors and manufacturing plants all over the east coast. We also offer comprehensive delivery service for all our products.
The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.
We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.
