Heavy Equipment Operator

Goldens' Foundry and Machine Co.; Columbus (GA); Híbrido; USD 21 000 - 34 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Goldens’ Foundry & Machine Company is seeking a reliable Front-End Loader / Heavy Equipment Operator to support foundry and machining operations. You will move raw materials, scrap, and finished products while maintaining safety and efficiency in a busy industrial setting.

Responsibilities include loading, unloading, staging, and moving materials, performing pre-operation inspections, and reporting issues promptly.

Qualificações

• Experience operating front-end loaders or similar heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform pre-operation inspections and report issues.
• Knowledge of safety practices in an industrial setting.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work overtime.

Responsabilidades

• Load, unload, transport, and stage materials as directed.
• Assist with unloading deliveries and organize storage areas.
• Move finished products to designated storage, processing, or shipping areas.
• Provide timely material movement and equipment assistance as needed.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and check tires, fluids, lights, and alarms.
• Immediately report equipment damage or safety issues to supervision.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment and work areas.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE standards.
• Participate in safety and job-specific training.
• Communicate with supervisors and other departments regarding movement and equipment status.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Safety consciousness

Dependable attendance

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

Caterpillar loaders

Heavy equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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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.