Heavy Equipment Loader Operator – Safe, Fast-Paced Yard

Strategic Materials; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Strategic Materials is seeking a Heavy Equipment Loader Operator to move materials and support production while upholding safety standards in a fast-paced yard. You will operate loaders and other equipment, complete required training, and perform pre-shift inspections to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Ideal candidates are dependable team players who can follow instructions, balance quality with productivity, and comply with PPE and safety policies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating loaders and heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform pre-shift inspections and report safety concerns.
• Capable of basic preventive maintenance and fueling equipment safely.
• Ability to load trucks and production hoppers with materials.
• Skill in tracking load counts and material movement.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate loaders and heavy equipment in accordance with company standards.
• Complete required training, including safety procedures and driving assessments.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and report any safety concerns.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and fuel equipment safely.
• Load trucks and production hoppers with assigned materials.
• Accurately track load counts and material movement.
• Transport materials to storage areas, bunkers, or staging zones.
• Report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns promptly.
• Follow all PPE requirements and company safety policies.
• Operate additional equipment after completing on-site training.

Skills

Strong communication

Dependable

Team player

Safety-focused

Follow instructions

Job description

Strategic Materials is seeking a Heavy Equipment Loader Operator to move materials and support production while upholding safety standards in a fast-paced yard. You will operate loaders and other equipment, complete required training, and perform pre-shift inspections to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Ideal candidates are dependable team players who can follow instructions, balance quality with productivity, and comply with PPE and safety policies in a dynamic environment.