Heavy Equipment Operator
About this role
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for ensuring a steady flow of material for processing. Employee will receive training to be able to safely operate a Front End Loader and learn how to use this piece of equipment to mix raw materials, unload and load product to meet production goals.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Operates yard and plant equipment to load materials. Maintains raw material mixture. • Maintains contact with operator to ensure most efficient mix rate. • Performs daily maintenance on loader before each shift. • Washes plant equipment, vehicles, and processing areas as necessary using high pressure power washer. • Performs general cleaning as needed in work areas. • Keeps area clean; raw materials piled out of driving area. • Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations. • Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age. • High school diploma or GED equivalent. • Experience in loader operation. • Demonstrated solid work history required. • Must have flexibility to be able to work weekends, holidays or to cover other shifts as business needs arise.
Preferred Qualifications
• Basic math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers. • Good oral and written skills; able to follow oral and written directions. • Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
• Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions. • Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment. • Must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance. • Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards. • Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100lbs.