Loader Operator

Responsible for preparing organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader, pushes piles to ensure segregation of materials and places material in the shakers to ensure the machines have a continuous flow of material.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepares organic mixes by using the Bill of Materials to ensure the correct ingredients are used in the correct proportions
• Supplies the line with a continuous supply of material
• Pushes piles to ensure setbacks, pile height and stockpile shaping meets the criteria set by the Department of Environmental Health Services
• Performs a safety and equipment check before each use of the loader
• Receives load tickets from haulers, ensures accuracy, signs, accumulate until the end of the day and forwards the tickets in a neat and clean appearance to the office personnel for inventory entry
• Pumps diesel fuel into the loader by an electrical pump and ensures all safety practices are used to prevent injury
• Monitors the stock piles for excessive heat, turns stockpiles and ensures the proper amount of water is used to prepare the stockpile for production use
• Meets quality and quantity standards
• Performs the proper operation and minor maintenance of equipment
• Accurately verifies quantity of material.

Education/Experience: -

• High School Diploma or GED - 2-4 years experience in heavy equipment operation

Skills and Competencies: -

• Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment (loader/dozer)
• Ability to maintain stockpile slopes to ensure safe work environment
• Ability to sit in a loader for many hours in a dusty, hot environment
• Ability to climb into and out of equipment repeatedly
• Knowledge of safe practice and procedures
• Ability to read English and/or follow instructions, and communicate effectively

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your email address.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Loader Operator: 1 year (Preferred)
• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)
• dozer operation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location