Front-End Loader Operator – Steel Mill Materials

Harsco Environmental; Pittsboro (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Harsco Environmental is seeking a safety‑mocused Loader Operator to support onsite steel mill and material processing operations. You will operate front‑end loaders to move, load, stockpile, and transport slag, scrap, and by‑products in a demanding industrial setting.

The role requires experience with heavy equipment, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work various shifts. Team communication and daily equipment inspections are essential, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating front-end loaders, wheel loaders, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, or similar heavy equipment.
• Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment, including steel mills and outdoor conditions.
• Understanding of equipment inspection and preventative maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and understand safety procedures, operating instructions, and work orders.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attendance record.
• Ability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loaders and other heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Load, unload, stockpile, and transport slag, scrap, aggregates, and processed materials.
• Feed material processing equipment, crushers, screens, conveyors, and other production systems.
• Assist with cleanup activities and maintain orderly work areas throughout the facility.
• Perform daily pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections.
• Identify and report equipment defects, safety hazards, and maintenance needs.
• Maintain production targets while ensuring safe operating practices.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, dispatch personnel, and coworkers regarding material movement and operational requirements.
• Follow all site-specific safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, traffic patterns, and environmental regulations.
• Assist with general labor duties and support other operational functions as required.
• Complete operational reports, equipment inspection forms, and production documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Loader operation

Safety compliance

Equipment inspection

Shift flexibility

Reading instructions

Strong work ethic

OT willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Harsco Environmental is seeking a safety‑mocused Loader Operator to support onsite steel mill and material processing operations. You will operate front‑end loaders to move, load, stockpile, and transport slag, scrap, and by‑products in a demanding industrial setting.

The role requires experience with heavy equipment, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work various shifts. Team communication and daily equipment inspections are essential, with opportunities for growth and