Plant Loader Operator
CRH · Pittston, PA · 2 days ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Overview
The Plant Loader Operator position is responsible for the operation of a front-end loader to transport/load materials.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
- Adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of MSHA/OSHA/DOT and Pennsy Supply, Inc.
- Conduct daily safety assignments (area inspections, pre-shifts, JSA's, TRACK, etc.).
- Perform daily pre-shift safety and workplace inspections to ensure safe working conditions.
- Operates various hand and foot controls to govern direction, speed and movements of the front-end loader to transfer material to bins and hoppers and to load stone products into trucks.
- Transports accumulated materials from the plant to waste stockpiles.
- Loads commercial trucks using loader scale for accuracy of controlled weights.
- Cleans roadways and stockpile areas.
- Rough grades areas for use of mobile equipment.
- Pushes, lifts and transports miscellaneous materials and supplies as directed.
- Occasionally tows trucks out of muddy areas; cleans ditches.
- Inspects and lubricates equipment, makes minor repairs such as tightening nuts, adjusting bucket stops, etc. and reports need for non-routine repairs to supervisor.
- Determines need for fuel, coolants and lubricants and replenishes as needed.
- Blends and mixes segregated material to ensure quality of product.
- Inspects stockpiles and removes contaminating material or reports to Supervisor for future removal.
- Refuses to load any known contaminated or condemned material on trucks for customer use unless directed otherwise.
- Follows all quality standard operating procedures.
- Maintains safe berm on stockpiles and roadways for truck traffic.
- Prepares stockpiled aggregates by breaking lumps and re-stockpiling for loading into trucks.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as assigned.
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, customers, and the general public at all times.
- Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area.
- Attends meetings as required or directed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must submit to a drug screen and criminal background check.
- Able to work various times during day, night or weekend hours as necessary.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must have experience operating front end loaders.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
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