Loader Operator - Shipping

What You’ll Do

• Champion Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.
• Operate Mobile Equipment Loaders. Operate mobile equipment loaders to load aggregates for processing, feed the plant, and safely load customers’ trucks with desired specification product within legal load limits.
• Operate a loader to strip and prep the mining site and push material closer to the feeder for processing.
• Maintain an adequate feed of materials and maintain stockpiles.
• Visually inspect materials for compliance with specifications.
• Perform Inspections and Maintenance. Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and accurately complete daily mobile equipment reports.
• Observe the plant and report any necessary maintenance or adjustments that may be required to ensure safety.
• Clean yard and plant areas.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings. Monitor the plant and operations and report any necessary maintenance or adjustments that may be required to ensure safety.

Skills You’ll Need

• Experience. 2 years experience operating loaders and dozers in a plant environment preferred.
• Functional and Safety Knowledge. Must have a solid knowledge and understanding of the equipment's capabilities and specifications of different finished materials. Must recognize various products by sight and understand proper plant operation. Must have a solid knowledge and understanding of OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations. Must have hazard recognition skills.
• Flexibility. Must be able to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Ready to Drive. Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Interpersonal Skills. Must have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Must respond to inquiries promptly and follow through to address issues.