2nd Shift - Fine Grind Operator at Heritage Construction + Materials in Portland, Indiana

Job Description:

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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.



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


• Conduct bagging and preparation of materials


• 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

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


• Read, write, and communicate in English & 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

• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 75 lb.), pull or carry objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions


• Must be able to handle all elements of the weather


• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to communicate orally and in writing


• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely


• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency


• Must have Valid Driver's License


• Must pass pre-employment drug screening

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. Learn more at https://www.usagg.com.


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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