Heavy Equipment Operator

Lignetics; Seymour (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lignetics in Seymour, MO, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to handle front end loaders and related gear on a full-time, day-shift schedule (7am–4pm, M–F). The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in material handling, and adherence to production plans.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED and 1–2 years of loader experience, with strong coordination and the ability to multitask in a busy plant environment. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years loader operation experience preferred.
• Good eye-hand-foot coordination and concentration for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate front end loaders, skid steers and other heavy equipment safely.
• Load and distribute materials according to production schedules.
• Mix materials per specs to ensure proper moisture and blending.
• Inspect loaders and perform basic maintenance and safety checks.
• Communicate with coworkers about workflow status and interruptions.

Skills

Loader operation

Coordination

Physical stamina

Multi-tasking

Safety focus

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Heavy Equipment Operator

Shift Schedule:

AM shift, M-F 7am-4pm

Salary

$24.00/hour

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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Salary Description

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