Heavy Equipment Operator

Lignetics, INC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (FSA

HSA options

Educational assistance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Two weeks PTO + 2 holidays

Employee rewards program

Boots & PPE provided

Job summary

Lignetics, INC. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the AM shift (7am-4pm, M-F). The role involves operating Front End Loaders, Skid Steers and related machinery at the Woodyard, loading and blending materials, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Competitive pay begins at $24/hour with comprehensive benefits available. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years loader experience, solid hand–eye coordination, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs;

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years loader operation experience preferred.
• Good eye, hand and foot coordination.
• Ability to concentrate and multi-task.
• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs; climb stairs to access loader.
• Basic math, use of simple tools, and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Mix material per specification to prep for next day.
• Receive incoming loads and separate by species.
• Inspect raw material quality and report defects.
• Load infeed bin per production schedule.
• Perform loader inspections and maintenance.
• Communicate status of work flow with teammates.
• Other duties as required.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Front End Loader

Skid Steer

Job description

Description

Heavy Equipment Operator

Shift Schedule: AM shift, M-F 7am-4pm

Salary: $24.00/hour

**Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

This role will require operating Front End Loaders, Skid Steers and other heavy equipment.

Woodyard Loader Operator Job Duties:

Raw Material Material Mixing and Intake Process

• Mix material per specification to ensure production is set up for upcoming days to ensure proper blend and moisture content.
• Receiving incoming loads of raw materials and separate by species
• Inspect quality of raw material to standard and notify plant leadership of any defects
• Load infeed bin per production schedule requirements
• Conduct loader inspections and perform loader maintenance
• Communicate with co-workers regarding status of work flow
• Other accountabilities as required

Woodyard Loader Operator Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• One to two years loader operation experience in an industrial setting highly preferred
• Will need good eye, hand and foot coordination
• Will need the ability to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-task
• Will need to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs on a repetitive basis and stand and sit for long periods of time
• Will need to climb up and down stairs to get in and out of loader with no fear of confined spaces or heights
• Requires the ability to do simple math calculations, use basic tools, and exhibit mechanical aptitude when conducting loader maintenance

Woodyard Loader Operator Benefits:

• Employee referral bonus program
• 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
• Employee heating pellet program
• Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE

Lignetics believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or on any other protected status under state, local or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.

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