Loader Operator I

Responsibilities

• Utilizing a front-end loader to move vehicles and other equipment around the IAA facility.
• Loading and unloading trucks as they deliver or pick up vehicles.
• Making sure our equipment is fully functional, by performing routine inspections and basic maintenance and ensuring the safe operating condition of the loader.
• Documenting and recording vehicle information, performing vehicle improvements (i.e. shrink wrapping, steam cleaning, etc.), and light maintenance in preparation for sale.
• Aiding visitors by providing appropriate guidance and/or advising them to the appropriate person for additional assistance.
• Remaining calm, alert, and actively avoiding potential safety hazards or situations that may cause damage to property while operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment.
• Constantly maintaining a safe work environment by immediately reporting any violations of company policy to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• A valid drivers' license.
• A high school diploma (or equivalent).
• Physical demands: ability to apply appropriate use of security, maintenance, and safety procedures; use of personal protective equipment; recognition and response to potentially unsafe situations; adherence to industry-specific regulations related to handling hazardous materials; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 20 lbs frequently, up to 50 lbs occasionally, and over 100 lbs occasionally; reaching, handling, fingering, standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, turning, climbing, and crawling.

Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive and collision repair and/or related field is strongly preferred.
• Forklift or front-end loader (Volvo L90G and L90H) operating experience is beneficial.