Loader Operator
Are you ready to start a new career with a leader in the industry and world class team!
What we offer :
- Competitive hourly pay with OT opportunities
- Annual pay increases
- PTO available as of day one
- Opportunities to grow with company
- Guaranteed to be home every day
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee pension plan (at no cost to employees)
- Full medical, health & wellness benefits start on first day
Position summary :
Under the immediate direction of the leadperson, the loader operator is responsible for operating mobile equipment while moving raw materials from stockpile to train and loading finished products into customer trucks. Additional responsibilities include maintaining roadways and loading areas for designated business unit. This position also requires rail yard switching, preparing rail-cars for loading and performing some track and equipment inspection / maintenance.
Requirements :
Operates various mobile equipment, including motor graders, track mobiles, and haul unitsPerforms daily pre-shift inspections on equipmentPerforms preventative maintenance on service mobile equipment. Reports needed repairs to coordinatorFollows safety rules, regulations and procedures as set forth by the MSHA / OSHA & policiesProvides relief in other plant operations such as rail unloading, maintenance, quality control, and scale houseDemonstrates a positive, upbeat attitude and energy level toward teammates, peers, and customersResponsible for maintaining quality of all productsAssist with equipment and plant repairs, maintenance and housekeeping as neededOther duties as requested by managementMinimum education and experience :
High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred3 - 5 years heavy equipment operating experience preferredKnowledge, skills and abilities :
Must be able to complete pre-shift inspection reportMust be able to work irregular shifts and work days / nights and weekends as requiredMust be able to read, write and verbally communicate in the English languageMust be able to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, read and interpret gauges and ratios and read a variety of manualsMust have base competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including methods, materials, tools and operation of large power equipment used in grounds and maintenance work and health and safety regulationsMust have the knowledge to perform technical tasks with the potential to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditionsAbility to establish effective and diverse working relationships with other employees and general publicAbility to solve and identify problems, select action plans, and make independent moderate to significant interpretations concerning decisions of the jobAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructions and work independently with little directionMust have the ability to plan, organize and prepare accurate records and be a self-starter with ability to work with little or no supervisionPhysical requirements :
Must be able to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots and hearing protectionMust have the physical ability to climb stairs to a height of 100 ft. and work at this heightMust have the physical ability to operate radio, CB radio, computer and other equipment as requiredMust be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around all areas of equipmentLift up to 50 lbsMust be able to walk across steep / rough terrainMust be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per dayAbility to use hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.Working conditions :
Will work in varied outdoor environments (in all weather conditions - heat, cold, wet, humid, dry and / or dusty conditions). Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 90 dbs. The incumbent will be exposed to cement, clay, limestone, shale, and other raw materials and various chemicals, solvents and lubricant.