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We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you, you may find your next great opportunity with us.\nWe believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.\nPOSITION SUMMARY: The Crusher Operator performs and monitors all crushing plant operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of primary and secondary crushers, screens, conveyors, and related processing equipment. Responsible for maintaining material flow, maximizing production efficiency, ensuring product quality specifications are met, and supporting the processing of stone for stockpiling and kiln feed.\nRESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:\nMaintain compliance with all company, MSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations, policies, procedures and environmental requirements at all times. \nConduct routine inspections of crushers, conveyors, feeders, screens, and related plant equipment at the start of each shift and continuously throughout the day to identify operational, maintenance, or safety concerns.\nMonitor crushing plant performance and take appropriate action to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous production.\nRemove material obstructions and clear crusher blockages using approved tools and equipment, including remote-controlled hydraulic hammers, and notify supervision when blasting or additional corrective measures are required.\nOperate and utilize computerized plant control systems to monitor equipment performance, adjust operating parameters, and accurately record production data.\nDirect haul truck traffic and communicate dumping locations to ensure efficient material flow and safe plant operations.\nMaintain tail pulleys, conveyors, and material handling systems by removing mud, buildup, and other obstructions to prevent downtime and equipment damage.\nContinuously monitor conveyor loading conditions and product flow to prevent overloads, detect abnormal operating conditions, and remove foreign materials when safely possible.\nAssist with routine servicing, lubrication, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities on crushers and related plant equipment.\nProvide direction and work coordination to Crusher Helpers, Laborers, and other support personnel to ensure operational priorities, housekeeping, and maintenance needs are addressed.\nMaintain housekeeping standards throughout the crushing plant, including conveyors, transfer points, work areas, and the crusher control room.\nPerform minor repairs and troubleshooting activities within the scope of training and responsibility.\nComplete all assigned work accurately, efficiently, and in a professional manner while meeting established production and quality expectations.\nPromptly report equipment deficiencies, operational issues, safety hazards, environmental concerns, or any condition requiring management attention.\nSupport plant reliability, production goals, and continuous improvement initiatives through proactive communication and teamwork.\nPerform other duties and special projects as assigned.\nREQUIRED ATTRIBUTES:\nStrong commitment to safety, PPE compliance, and housekeeping standards.\nAbility to work safely in hot, dusty, noisy industrial environments.\nAbility to follow written and verbal instructions and adapt to changing priorities.\nAbility to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.\nWillingness and ability to learn new tasks, procedures, and equipment.\nDemonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to safely use basic hand tools.\nDependable with consistent attendance and punctuality.\nBasic reading, writing, math and computer skills.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:\nMaintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality; may be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or be on call to support operational needs.\nPerform physically demanding work for extended periods, including standing, bending, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, and reaching.\nAccess all areas of the quarry, including climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, entering confined spaces and accessing tunnels.\nPerform work inside crusher tower and outdoors in a quarry environment with exposure to extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and precipitation and high noise levels, dust, fumes, oils and lime/mineral particles.\nAbility to see, hear, communicate, and maintain situational awareness in an industrial environment around moving equipment, conveyors, and mobile equipment, including responding appropriately to alarms, signals, and changing conditions.\nOccasionally lift/carry 50 pounds.\nPulling a maximum force of 60 lbf.\nThe essential functions and physical demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform this role, with or without reasonable accommodation.\nREQUIRED EDUCATION:\nHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent. \nPREFERRED EDUCATION:\n Technical training or Associate’s degree in a related field.\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\n1-2 years of experience in mining, quarrying, or heavy manufacturing.\nExperience operating heavy equipment.\nBasic ability to use digital systems for work orders, training, timekeeping, or operational reporting.\nLhoist North America is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your well-being and future.\nOur benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with paid vacation and sick time. We also offer an attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match as well as a Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service to help you plan confidently for the future. We recognize that growth doesn’t stop at the workplace. That’s why we provide educational assistance to encourage continued learning and professional development, empowering our employees to reach their full potential.\nAt Lhoist North America, your success is our investment.\nLhoist North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nWe are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, respect, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment strengthens our teams and drives innovation. 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