Loader Operator

About the role

The GardenCore Loader Operator will operate heavy equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures to produce a superior product.

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 housekeeping in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area
• Move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operate equipment
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned as needed

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

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to speak or hear
• Required to sit for extended periods of time
• Frequently stand on feet
• Regularly required to lift and move up to 50 lbs; occasionally may need to lift up to 65 lbs (team lifting or equipment should be used for safety)
• Capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and whole body, including bending, crouching, climbing (using steps and ladders), pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching

Pay

Hourly rate of $20 - $22 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

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. GardenCore has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.