Front End Loader Operator

Position Summary

Front End Loader Operator: Creates efficient flow of raw materials from the time the material is dumped into the crusher until it is fed into the feeder.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Keep travel-way in front of raw material clean and clear of hazards.
• Push up raw materials under storage shed after stacking.
• Blend raw materials in specified bays as ordered by the lead man or supervisor.
• Feed material through a JC Steel Feeder for delivery to the rotary dryer.
• Operate front-end loader to move cars or clean up as needed.
• Operate forklift, as needed.
• Perform housekeeping around work area to include around shredders, feed bins, dryer and mills.
• Collect and prepare lot composite samples for the QC lab, if needed.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and work place inspections at the beginning of each shift.
• Adhere to all QMS procedures and documentation as applicable to position and department, and as required by ISO.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED
• Effective communication, both written and verbal
• Must be able to work individually and in a team atmosphere
• Must be able to operate forklift and Front-End Loader; requires good eye hand coordination and smooth, simultaneous hand and foot control.
• General working knowledge of MSHA Safety requirements
• Respirator Fit Test is required at hire; no facial hair can interfere with the seal of the respirator at pre-hire and annual fit test screening

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a production environment.
• Position requires lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying up to 55 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop and climb up to 70 feet.
• Able to operate hand and foot controls simultaneously.
• Manual dexterity required for operation of hand controls and/or computer keyboard.
• Vision and a sense of hearing are also required.

Pay

U.S. Market-Based Salary Range: $21.79 - $23.02 per hour. In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.