Operator Loader

Founded in 1906, CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company providing high-quality products and reliable service across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. We offer competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits, and over a century of stability.

About the role

The Loader Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner, cleaning, maintaining, and securing all equipment as directed by policies, procedures, and operator manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loader to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage areas, feed conveyors, hoppers, and load trucks or railcars
• Start engine, shift gears, press pedals, and turn steering wheel to operate loader
• Move levers to lower and tilt bucket, drive loader to force bucket into bulk materials
• Move levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drive vehicle to work site, and dump material
• Verify amount of aggregate in storage bins and fill hoppers to maintain adequate quantity and quality of raw materials
• Perform routine maintenance on loaders, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
• Ensure quality and quantity of raw materials meet established standards
• Meet assigned performance indicators and work toward improvement of the plant and surrounding area
• Follow procedures to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations
• Participate in minor maintenance and visual evaluations of plant and equipment
• Confer with plant superintendent, batch person, and other personnel to resolve problems and provide feedback
• May haul cement and/or additives from storage area in bulk or bags
• Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations; wear proper safety equipment
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and speak English (bilingual a plus)

Working Conditions

• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
• Job involves sitting most of the time but also requires walking or standing for brief periods
• Must be able to talk and hear to communicate safely around heavy rolling equipment
• Must perform job functions including pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Comprehensive wellness program