Process Plant Operator

About the job

Plant/Process Operator
Location: Hinkley, CA

About the opportunity
Turner Staffing Group is partnered with an established quarry operation in Hinkley, CA, and is seeking a Plant/Process Operator to join their team. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in keeping a plant running safely and efficiently and wants steady work with a reliable operation.
What you'll do

• Operate and monitor crushing, screening, and conveying equipment to produce aggregate to required specifications.

• Start up, run, and shut down plant equipment following safe operating procedures.

• Monitor material flow, adjust settings, and make corrections to maintain production rates and product quality.

• Identify and clear jams, blockages, and spillage around crushers, screens, and conveyors.

• Perform routine inspections, lubrication, and basic preventive maintenance on plant equipment.

• Report mechanical issues and assist maintenance personnel with repairs as needed.

• Complete pre-shift workplace exams and maintain accurate production and equipment logs.

• Keep work areas clean and organized, including housekeeping around belts and walkways.

• Follow all MSHA regulations and site safety policies, including lockout/tagout procedures.

• Communicate with the plant supervisor, loader operators, and other crew members to coordinate production.

What we're looking for

• [1–2+] years of experience operating a crushing, screening, or processing plant in an aggregate, quarry, mining, or similar heavy industrial setting.

• Working knowledge of crushers, screens, conveyors, and related plant equipment.

• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems.

• Strong commitment to safety and the ability to follow procedures consistently.

• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime, weekends, or extended shifts as production requires.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the Hinkley site.

Preferred qualifications

• Current MSHA Part 46 training.

• Experience with plant control systems or PLC-operated equipment.

• Loader or heavy equipment operating experience.

• Basic welding or maintenance skills.

Physical requirements and work environment

• Work outdoors in desert conditions, including extreme summer heat, wind, and dust.

• Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs and ladders for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to [50] pounds regularly.

• Work around heavy machinery, loud noise, and moving equipment while wearing required PPE.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.