Plant Operator - Columbia

Seeking a mechanically‑inclined, crusher‑experienced individual who can re‑lace belts, stick weld, maintain gear boxes, pulley systems, change out rollers, jaw dies, drive belts, and is not scared of heights (who doesn’t enjoy roller coasters right!?). You’re awesome, we’re awesome… did we just become best friends!

• Bonus points if you can run a front‑end loader!

The Levy Group of Companies is seeking Plant Operators for our Columbia City Mill Service location in Columbia City, IN
. This position operates mobile equipment, slag processing plant, and maintains the plant, conveyor, crusher, and screens.

Pay: $23.00+ (based on experience)

Shift/

Schedule:

Tuesday‑Saturday, 7:00 am-5:00 pm

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, 401(k) with 3% Employer Contribution, Long‑ and Short‑term Disability
• Year‑round, non‑weather dependent employment
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified skilled trade programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Referral Program

• Operate mobile equipment to feed plant
• Perform pre‑ and post‑operation inspections of plant and mobile equipment
• Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions
• Replace drive belts, jaw dies, screen decks, and maintain gear boxes and pulleys
• Ensure preventive maintenance and repairs are made on plant, secondary structures, related maintenance tools, and safety equipment
• Manage the startup and shut‑down process for the plant, conveyors, crushers, and related components
• Maintain housekeeping of yard and plant
• Inspect and monitor the plant and secondary structures to ensure safe and proper operation
• Determine proper settings for crusher and feeder
• Monitor the plant to ensure proper operations
• Monitor air emissions and take appropriate corrective action
• Adjust the plant based on production and plant performance data
• Ensure material production schedule is maintained
• Determine timing and control watering of stockpiles
• Check stockpile to ensure product quality and mix material to desired consistency
• Perform other projects as assigned by supervisor

• Ability to operate heavy mobile equipment and plant
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to identify mechanical malfunctions
• Ability to weld and burn
• Knowledge of plant equipment, conveyor systems, screens, and crushers
• Knowledge of materials and appropriate safety procedures
• High school diploma or equivalent

Please submit a resume.

We are a unique, 100‑year‑old family‑owned company that transforms our recycled products into construction materials, lightweight aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, agricultural products, and more. We provide steel mill services, flame cutting and treatment, road building, logistics, laboratory testing, and a variety of other solutions for our customers.

The Levy Group of Companies is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

The Levy Group of Companies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.