Heavy Equipment Operator

About the Role

Join a family-owned business where people and culture matter! We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for a Monday through Friday, first shift position. The role involves safely transferring materials, loading and unloading trucks and rail cars, assisting customers, and sorting materials. Skid steer experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently handle the loading and unloading of various commodities by following proper procedures and utilizing appropriate equipment.
• Adhere to safety standards to minimize risks and maintain a safe working environment.
• Understand quality requirements for customer or material being loaded, ensuring proper procedures and precautions are followed.
• Thoroughly and accurately complete inspection reports, documenting all relevant details and findings.
• Follow directions on load sheets, complying with loading procedures, stacking guidelines, and other handling instructions.
• Communicate with inspectors on non-conforming loads, providing clear information and collaborating to resolve issues.
• Comply with all work instructions to ensure safety and smooth operation.

Requirements

• One to two years of related experience.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers.
• Knowledgeable about the company’s products, services, and customer-related policies.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to solve problems as they arise.
• Ability to work under pressure and follow instructions from supervisors.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and complete safety awareness training.
• Ability to handle equipment and vehicles safely and sensibly.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Thorough understanding of the product and/or process being inspected.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Able to complete physically demanding work.
• Good hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to perform physical activities requiring considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body (e.g., climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, carrying, stooping).
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time.
• Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery.

Visual & Audio Requirements

• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Excellent depth perception and reaction time.
• Visual acuity to follow hand signals, maintain logs, and inspect and maintain machinery.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment for eyes and ears.
• Dexterity and accuracy as needed to operate testing equipment or gauges.
• Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off after 30 days.
• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k with a company match.
• Attendance Bonus.
• Additional benefits available.

Pay

Weekly pay.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, first shift.