Heavy Equipment Operator

Gfmco-LL; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldens’ Foundry & Machine Company in Columbus, GA is seeking a reliable Front-End Loader / Heavy Equipment Operator to safely move raw materials, scrap, and finished products around the facility. The role requires attentiveness to pedestrians and other equipment in a busy industrial environment.

You will perform pre-operation inspections, report issues, maintain equipment area cleanliness, and support production with timely material movement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience operating front-end loaders or similar heavy equipment in industrial environments.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar front-end loaders preferred.
• Ability to safely maneuver heavy equipment in active production areas.
• Ability to perform required equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, transport, and stage materials as directed.
• Assist with unloading incoming raw materials and organize storage areas.
• Move finished products to designated storage, processing, or shipping areas.
• Provide timely material movement and equipment assistance to production.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and safety checks on equipment.
• Report equipment damage or safety issues to supervising personnel.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment and work areas.
• Follow safety procedures, PPE standards, and traffic rules.
• Communicate with supervisors and departments regarding material movement and equipment status.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment operation

Dependable

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Caterpillar loaders

Job description

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Full Time Columbus, GA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1187

Job Description:

Goldens’ Foundry & Machine Company is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Front-End Loader / Heavy Equipment Operator to support our foundry and machining operations. This position is responsible for safely operating Caterpillar front-end loaders and other assigned heavy equipment to move raw materials, finished products, scrap, and other materials throughout the facility. The successful candidate must be dependable, safety-conscious, and able to operate heavy equipment efficiently in an active industrial environment while maintaining awareness of pedestrians, other equipment, and changing production conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Load, unload, transport, and stage raw materials, scrap, finished products, and other materials as directed.
• Assist with unloading incoming raw material deliveries and properly stage or organize materials in designated storage areas.
• Move finished products and materials to designated storage, processing, or shipping areas.
• Support production departments by providing timely material movement and equipment assistance as needed.
• Perform required pre-operation and routine equipment inspections, including checking tires, fluid levels, lights, alarms, controls, and other safety-related components.
• Immediately report equipment damage, unsafe conditions, malfunctions, or needed repairs to the appropriate supervisor or Maintenance personnel.
• Perform basic operator-level equipment care, including cleaning and other routine tasks as assigned. Repairs or maintenance requiring qualified Maintenance personnel must be properly reported.
• Operate equipment at safe speeds and maintain awareness of pedestrians, other mobile equipment, buildings, overhead clearances, production equipment, and changing plant or yard conditions.
• Follow established traffic patterns, loading procedures, material storage requirements, and supervisor direction.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment, work areas, travel paths, and material storage areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures, equipment operating requirements, and personal protective equipment standards.
• Participate in required safety, equipment, and job-specific training.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, production employees, Maintenance, Shipping, Receiving, and other departments regarding material movement, equipment condition, and operating concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience operating front-end loaders or similar heavy equipment in an industrial, manufacturing, construction, material handling, or comparable environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar front-end loaders and related heavy equipment is preferred.
• Ability to safely maneuver heavy equipment in active production and material-handling areas.
• Ability to perform required equipment inspections and recognize conditions requiring maintenance or supervisor attention.
• Understanding basic industrial safety practices and heavy-equipment operation.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with team.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work scheduled hours, including overtime when required by production needs.

Additionally, safety is our highest priority and safety procedures and guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes wearing PPE such as hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, flame retardant clothing, and steel toe work boots.

Pre-employment drug screening is required.

GFMCO, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, GFMCO, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.