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Plant Operator

Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties, LLC

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Granite Falls, MN
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Martin Marietta is seeking a Plant Operator to work out of our Granite Quarry in Granite Falls, MN. This position will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating and maintaining plant processing equipment. The Plant Operator will run and monitor plant operations from a centralized location under the direction of the Plant Manager and Foreman. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor; participate in safety inspections and plant safety program. This is a non-union position.
Essential Functions
  • Operates, monitors, and maintains plant processing equipment within the company guidelines and safety standards.
  • Daily pre-and post-inspections of the work area.
  • Monitors/maintain load-out area and operates mobile equipment as needed.
  • Assist with maintenance on the plant, including repairs, preventive items.
  • Always ensures a safe work environment for self and others.
  • Assist with training of co-workers as needed.
  • Collaborative with Team members.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
  • 1 + years of related experience
  • Valid US Driver's License
  • Strong organizational skills, including planning, scheduling, prioritizing, and record-keeping.
Required Qualifications
  • Able to adhere to MSHA & OSHA guidelines and Company Safety rules and regulations.
  • Be willing to take an active role in the plant safety initiatives.
  • Be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
  • Willing to cross-train in different areas of production and general operations.
Work Environment
This role will be based out of the Yellow Medicine Quarry located in Granite Falls, MN.
Core Competencies
  • Safety Acumen
  • Teamwork
  • Motivation
  • Adaptability
  • Commitment to Excellence
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • Mechanical Aptitude (welding, torch, fabrication) is a bonus.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to feel, or handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position that regularly requires Monday – Friday as well as some weekend work. The average work week is 55 to 60 hours per week March to November.
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.
The hiring range for this position is $27.85 -$34.75 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The hiring range for this role represents the base compensation we expect to pay for the position at time of hire and does not represent the total possible base pay of the position.

In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.
This is a safety-sensitive role and Martin Marietta will continue to require drug testing that does include testing for cannabis/THC