Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.  With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.  Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings. 

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA.  We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.   We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

The position of yardman requires that he/she keep his/her yard organized and his/her loader ready for operation at all times.  He/she must also assist the plant supervisor (or plant operator) in keeping the batch plant ready for operation as well. 

Responsible for checking all fluid levels on his/ her loader on a daily basis and filling as necessary prior to startup.  He/she is responsible for greasing the pivot points on the bucket, lift arms, and center pins of the loader on a daily basis.  He/she must also keep his/her loader clean and fueled for operation at all times.

Assist the plant supervisor (or plant operator) in keeping their yard free of trash and debris, which will promote a safer working environment for all employees.  He/she is responsible for keeping his material stockpiles pushed up at all times.  He/she must coordinate the ordering of materials with his/her plant supervisor (or plant operator) to assure that adequate stock piles are maintained.  The yardman is responsible for cleaning out the settling pits as needed.  He/she must stockpile the material from the settling pits and then load it onto the dump trucks used to haul it away from the yard.  During the summer months, he/she must manage the sprinkler system on his/her stockpiles as directed by his/her plant supervisor or plant operator.

Assisting the plant supervisor (or plant operator) in assuring that the batch plant is ready for operation at all times.  This includes lubricating and cleaning the various components of the plant as necessary.  During the winter months, he/she must turn on any heaters, plug in any heat tapes installed at his/her facility, and drain all water pumps, valves and lines on a daily basis.

At least 21 years of age

High school diploma or GED Required

Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen

Must be able to operate heavy equipment (front end loader)

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted