Heavy Equipment Loader Operator – Material Loading

Strategic Materials; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco in Delavan is seeking a Loader Operator to operate an industrial loader (heavy equipment) for loading end dump trailers and plant hoppers, while performing routine maintenance. The role requires completion of safety training and adherence to procedures, with ability to work outdoors in varied conditions.

Prior experience with powered industrial vehicles is preferred; strong safety practices and reliability are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; experience operating powered industrial vehicles preferred.
• Glass processing knowledge preferred and ability to follow specific oral instructions.
• Must successfully complete training including safety standards and driving ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader using safe practices.
• Inspect loader prior to shift start and report unsafe issues.
• Preventative maintenance will need to be done on the Loader.
• Load trucks with material.
• Load hoppers with assigned material for production.
• Track load count per material processed.
• Move material to assigned bunkers or staging area.
• Report incidents/accidents/near miss to shift supervisor.
• Identify possible cross contamination issues in storage areas.
• Identify and report environmental hazards to the shift supervisor.

Skills

Glass processing knowledge

Oral instructions following

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Front End Loader

Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Hand Pallet Jack

Other heavy machinery

Job description

Sibelco in Delavan is seeking a Loader Operator to operate an industrial loader (heavy equipment) for loading end dump trailers and plant hoppers, while performing routine maintenance. The role requires completion of safety training and adherence to procedures, with ability to work outdoors in varied conditions.

Prior experience with powered industrial vehicles is preferred; strong safety practices and reliability are essential for success in this role.