Front End Loader-Operator (Augusta, GA) – Austin Industrial (NUTR)

About the Role

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency. This is a full-time permanent position with no per diem and no relocation funding.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stationary or traveling front-end loader (wheel loader or bucket loader) under general supervision to lift, move, position, and reposition loads, including loading trucks and moving/filling hoppers.
• Depress buttons and lift levers to regulate speed and direction of front-end loader and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Ensure load is safely loaded to front-end loader before making any lift.
• Move products, equipment, or materials to and from industrial work areas.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to plant contact and Austin Industrial supervision.
• Clean and inspect front-end loader for safety issues daily; determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.
• Follow all Austin Industrial and plant safety procedures and guidelines to ensure safe operations of equipment.
• May be required to operate mobile sweeper, wash down around columns and around hoppers, and shovel in hard-to-reach areas.
• Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment, including but not limited to: rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, sand blast hoods, fire resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs, and safety glasses.
• While performing duties, regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, work in various positions including stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle/feel objects/tools/controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; work at heights; balance for extended periods of time.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: No minimum education requirements.
• Experience: 3+ years of front-end loader operating experience required.
• Must provide certification for heavy equipment operator.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and background check as condition of employment.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Matching 401K plan
• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)