Heavy Equipment Loader Operator: Load, Move & Maintain Material

Sibelco Group; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco is seeking a Loader Operator to safely operate heavy front-end loaders, load trucks and hoppers, and perform routine maintenance. The role emphasizes adherence to safety standards, environmental awareness, and efficient material handling in a heavy-industrial setting.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma, experience with powered industrial vehicles, and the ability to follow detailed oral instructions while working outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Glass processing knowledge is preferred.
• Understand and follow specific oral instructions.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating powered industrial vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader using safe practices.
• Inspect loader prior to shift start and report unsafe issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance on the loader.
• Fuel loader using safe practices.
• Load trucks with material.
• Load hoppers with material for production.
• Track load count per material processed.
• Move material to bunkers or staging areas.
• Identify and report environmental hazards to the shift supervisor.
• Wear site-specific PPE and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Glass processing knowledge

Oral instructions

Powered industrial vehicles experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Front End Loader

Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Hand Operated Pallet Jack

Other heavy machinery

Job description

Sibelco is seeking a Loader Operator to safely operate heavy front-end loaders, load trucks and hoppers, and perform routine maintenance. The role emphasizes adherence to safety standards, environmental awareness, and efficient material handling in a heavy-industrial setting.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma, experience with powered industrial vehicles, and the ability to follow detailed oral instructions while working outdoors in varying conditions.