Loader Operator

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Start engine, shift gears, press pedals, and turn steering wheel to operate loader.
• Move levers to lower and tilt bucket and drive front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material.
• Move levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drive vehicle to work site, and move levers to dump material.
• Perform routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Operate equipment in accordance with O&M manual.
• Check material (incoming and outgoing) for quality and conformity.
• Take material to designated storage area safely.
• Load material onto lines and trailers safely.
• Keep material stacked neatly and safely.
• Keep up with general housekeeping.
• Check oil and fluids daily.
• Perform inspections on equipment daily.
• Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
• Follow all company safety guidelines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent (additional experience may be substituted for education).
• Minimum of six (6) months experience operating machinery.
• Professional attitude and conduct.
• Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills are needed.
• High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
• Willing to travel and work away from home when and if required.
• Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by PRATT Safety and OSHA.
• Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment.
• Successfully complete a drug screen and background check.

Benefits

• Paid holidays from day one.
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire.
• 401(k) with match after three months.
• Full tuition reimbursement and paid childbearing/parenting leave after twelve months.