Plant Operator (Req #: 1170) - Peckham Industries : Job Details

About Us:

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “family by choice” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company's construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Job Summary:

The Plant Operator is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the quarry's crushing and screening plant. This individual ensures the safe and efficient production of high-quality aggregate materials to meet customer and project requirements. The Plant Operator will coordinate activities, manage equipment, and work closely with the Regional Facility Manager/Plant Manager to meet production goals and uphold safety standards.

Essential Functions:

1. Protect Family and Friends. Follow all Company Safety Policies and Procedures to promote a culture of safety across all plant activities.

2. Mastery. Operate and monitor crushing, screening, and conveying systems, perform routine inspections, and conduct preventative maintenance. Handle materials such as stone, gravel, and sand in a hands-on industrial environment.

3. Dedication. Safely operate and maintain plant equipment to consistently produce high-quality aggregates that meet internal and external specifications.

4. Measure. Monitor plant performance and production metrics. Take proactive steps to identify and resolve equipment, safety, and quality issues.

5. Transparency. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation including inventory, production logs, maintenance records, and safety checklists.

6. Customer Focus. Communicate with internal teams and customers to support delivery timelines, ensure product quality, and maximize service satisfaction.

7. Reliability. Assist in planning and executing scheduled maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or GED preferred.

2. Experience in quarry or aggregate plant operations strongly preferred.

3. Electrical and welding experience a plus.

4. Willingness to work variable shifts and overtime as needed.

5. Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment issues.

6. Effective communication skills; proficient in verbal and written English.

7. Valid driver's license.

8. Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Position may require some travel by personable vehicle based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constant to move objects. Job involves sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, and bending for brief periods of time in all types of weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate to employees/visitors.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth and we believe will pave the way for future success.

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact [email protected].

Compensation details: 28-28 Hourly Wage

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