Plant Operator

Premier Sand and Stone LLC, a subsidiary of Coyote Rock LLC, located in Sheridan, Arkansas, is a fast‑paced and fast‑growing Specialty Aggregate company. Premier Sand and Stone is an open‑pit mine that operates VSI crushers and material separation wash plants focusing on the Golf, Sports Field and Pool Industries. We are currently seeking a full‑time Plant Operator. The ideal candidate will have some basic knowledge of heavy equipment and aggregate mining.

Plant Operators are solely responsible for the safe and efficient production of raw aggregate material into finished products. This entails operating a crush, wash, or sand plant by loading material via a loader into a specific plant for it to be processed and then moving finished material to holding locations or loading trucks as necessary. The Plant Operator is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the plant they are assigned, as well as assisting in repairs.

It is the Plant Operator’s responsibility that the equipment is always safe and mission ready. The Plant Operator is also responsible for ensuring their proficiency and knowledge of the safe operation of the equipment.

Job Type: Full time

Hours:

Monday‑Friday 7‑5pm, weekends as needed

Location:

1 Grant 111, Sheridan, AR 72150

Pay: $18‑$23/hr doe

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 401K

• Protect company information and trade secrets with utmost confidentiality.
• Always follow the 7 Cardinal Rules of Safety without exception.
• Learn the safe operations of the equipment assigned.
• Operate and monitor crushing, screening, washing, and conveying equipment.
• Load hoppers and feed conveyors with raw material using heavy equipment.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance inspections of equipment assigned.
• Ensure the housekeeping of equipment is kept in accordance with MSHA and company guidelines.
• Perform daily start‑up and shut‑down procedures.
• Perform maintenance repairs on equipment as needed. If assistance is needed, the supervisor will enlist help from other operators and/or vendors.
• Perform screen changes.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the plant area by removing raw spillage of material.
• Identify problem areas of spillage and make repairs as needed.
• Perform continual quality inspections of finished products.
• Use lock‑out tag‑out procedures when inspecting and working on or around equipment.
• Always use safety belts when using equipment.
• Utilize Maintain
  
  X to track all breakdowns and repairs to equipment.

• Treat everyone with dignity and respect always.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Adhere to deadlines and commitments.
• Maintain professional speech and appearance.
• Follow company policies and procedures as written in the company handbook and any supplements.
• Team player.

• Attention to detail and a safety‑first mentality.
• Being on your feet for most of the workday.
• Occasionally lift and carry objects over 50 lbs.
• Performing general activities that require bending, stooping, climbing, lifting, walking, balancing, etc.
• Keeping a brisk work pace throughout the day.
• Outdoor, industrial mine setting with exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures.