Heavy Equipment Operator

Darling Ingredients; Honey Brook (Chester County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to ensure efficient material processing. This role includes training on equipment operations and adherence to safety regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and previous loader experience, with potential for flexible shift work.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Experience in loader operation.
• Demonstrated solid work history required.

Responsibilities

• Operates yard and plant equipment to load materials.
• Performs daily maintenance on loader before each shift.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules.

Skills

Basic math skills

Good oral and written skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for ensuring a steady flow of material for processing. Employee will receive training to be able to safely operate a Front End Loader and learn how to use this piece of equipment to mix raw materials, unload and load product to meet production goals.

Reference #: 3756621

Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for ensuring a steady flow of material for processing. Employee will receive training to be able to safely operate a Front End Loader and learn how to use this piece of equipment to mix raw materials, unload and load product to meet production goals.

Shift

3rd Shift

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Operates yard and plant equipment to load materials. Maintains raw material mixture.

Maintains contact with operator to ensure most efficient mix rate.

Performs daily maintenance on loader before each shift.

Washes plant equipment, vehicles, and processing areas as necessary using high pressure power washer.

Performs general cleaning as needed in work areas.

Keeps area clean; raw materials piled out of driving area.

Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.

All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience in loader operation.

Demonstrated solid work history required.

Must have flexibility to be able to work weekends, holidays or to cover other shifts as business needs arise.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

Good oral and written skills; able to follow oral and written directions.

Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

Physical Demands

Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.

Frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.

Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Continually entering and exiting cab of tractor, front end loader, bobcat and forklift.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a production facility which requires tolerance for high heat and/or cold temperatures.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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