A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta’s Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company’s future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you’ll know what it’s like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
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What we offer:
- Competitive Annual Salary
- 24 Month Formal Training Program
- PTO Available as of DAY ONE
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAY
- Relocation Assistance to the Cove, AR or Surrounding area
About the Program:
The Martin Marietta Management Associate Program is an investment in you. It is our way of selecting and developing the very best people and it is your portal to a challenging and rewarding career. When you join our team, you bring to the table your own unique talents along with shared values of excellence and integrity. Together, we can help you realize your potential. Our associates grow to become valuable Company leaders.
Summary:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Management Associate will enter an 18 to 24-month formal training program to learn the Aggregates/Mining business and develop production and leadership skills. Upon successful completion of the program, the individual will be considered, and evaluated, for promotion as the first step in their management career.
This is an entry level position targeting recent college graduates
Responsibilities:
- Adheres to and enforces prescribed ethics, safety and environmental measures.
- Uses engineering principles to assist in pit development, plant design, and improving production capacities.
- Operates and maintains equipment throughout the plant including but not limited to crushers, screens, conveyors, and heavy off-road equipment.
- Assists in the blasting process including laying out drill patterns and loading shots.
- Becomes skilled at completing quality control tests.
- Provides a high level of customer service by following established procedures and through personal actions.
- Becomes familiar with the traits of high-performing managers in Martin Marietta.
- Provides leadership and direction for other employees as needed.
- Ensures all activities are performed in accordance with the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and in compliance with the Company’s policies, procedures, and Code of Ethical Business Conduct
Qualifications and skills:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management or relate fields completed in 2024 or Spring 2025.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Familiarity and knowledge of mining and aggregates industry.
- No prior full-time experience required.
- Individual must possess: the ability to learn technical processes, high-level verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Proficient computer skills (MS Word and Excel) needed.
- Previous industry exposure or experience useful.
Work Environment
This job operates 85% of the time in mining locations to include plants, quarries, mines and remote offices, with 15% of the time in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanner and copiers.
Physical Demands
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required.
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.
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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