Loader Operator

Role and Responsibilities

• Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks or railcars
• Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader
• Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material
• Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material
• Performs and completes all items listed on preventative maintenance sheets at the beginning of each shift
• Ensures the right material goes into the correct bins and are topped off with the right blending rate
• Keeps area around bins including tail rolls, area under belts, and ramps free from debris
• Keeps radial pad clean including chips, bark, residuals, and fines at appropriate separate distance to limit contamination
• Effectively communicates to all team members and management any equipment deficiencies
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail and ability to follow instruction both written and verbal
• Ensures workers adhere to local, state and federal codes and regulations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Two years' experience heavy equipment experience
• One year of in-plant manufacturing experience
• Must complete written and field training for loader
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, shovel, rake and any necessary requirements to keep area clean and safe
• Ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work outdoors, rotating shifts, and lift 50 pounds required