Operator​/Production Assistant

Position Overview

The Operator / Production Assistant supports daily plant operations by safely operating equipment, assisting in production processes, and ensuring materials are handled efficiently and in compliance with company quality and safety standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining continuous production flow in a fast‑paced aggregates, asphalt, ready‑mix, or cement environment.

• Operate fixed and mobile equipment (e.g., loaders, conveyors, crushers, mixers, batch plants) safely and efficiently.
• Assist with production processes, including material handling, batching, and loading/unloading of products.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and MSHA/OSHA regulations.
• Maintain housekeeping standards for a clean and safe work environment.
• Monitor production output and report issues affecting quality, efficiency, or safety.
• Assist maintenance personnel with minor repairs, lubrication, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Record and communicate production data, equipment status, and operational issues to supervisors.
• Support plant start‑up and shutdown procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and customer demands.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred); prior experience in construction materials, manufacturing, or heavy industry is a plus.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (loader, skid steer, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a safety‑focused environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Reliable, punctual, and team‑oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, physically demanding environment.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.