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
• Inspects and completes equipment report daily
• Makes sure all housekeeping is maintained 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 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
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Compensation

• Hourly Rate of $19 - $20 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.
• EEO/Vet/Disability GardenCore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
• AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
• Salary Description $19 - $20 per hour