Loader Operator

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements
• Set stops or guides to specific lengths as indicated by scale, rule or templates
• Observe equipment operation to detect machine malfunction
• Perform routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning
• Inspect and complete equipment report daily
• Maintain all housekeeping in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area
• Operate equipment by moving levers, shifting gears, depressing pedals and maneuvering steering wheel
• Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job as assigned on a temporary or permanent basis

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; a minimum of two years of related experience in trades specific to job requirements; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to pass an internal certification program
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments
• Regularly required to speak or hear
• Required to sit for extended periods of time
• May frequently stand on feet
• Regularly required to lift and move up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift up to 65 lbs (team lifting or provided equipment required for heavier loads)
• Capable of physical activities requiring considerable use of arms, legs and whole body — bending, crouching, climbing steps and ladders, pushing, pulling, stooping and reaching

Compensation

Hourly rate of $18.50 per hour.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.