Loader Operator

Job Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements
• Sets stops or guides to specific lengths as indicated by scale, rule or templates
• Observes equipment operation to detect machine malfunction
• Performs routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning
• Inspire and complete equipment report daily
• Maintain all housekeeping in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area
• Able to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment
• Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• 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
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Able 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
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear
• The employee will be required to sit for extended periods of time
• The employee may frequently stand on their feet
• The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 50lbs
• Occasionally the employee may need to lift up to 65lbs, – should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift
• The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body – bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching

Pay & Benefits

• Hazardous Duty Pay
• Hourly Rate of $21 per hour
• 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

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. GardenCore is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability