Heavy Equipment Operator

Mineração Belocal Ltda.; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lhoist North America is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to manage and maintain all mobile equipment in the facility. The role requires manual labor for cleanup and utility tasks, with potential exposure to blasting operations and the need to pass an ATF background check.

You will perform pre-shift inspections, operate crushers and loaders, fuel and log usage, and contribute to plant safety programs. This full-time on-site position offers a chance to grow within a safety-focused environment

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete ATF background check
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely
• Willingness to perform plant cleanup and manual labor
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Heavy Equipment Operation including wheel loader, haul trucks, water truck, skid steer, backhoe and drill
• Primary Crusher Operation including rock breaker
• Perform pre-shift inspection on vehicles and report issues
• Fuel equipment as needed and log fuel usage
• Support blasting crew duties as needed and follow safety protocols
• Plant utility responsibilities including cleanup, sweeping and general labor
• Follow all safety policies and participate in scheduled safety meetings
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and promote safety among co-workers
• Complete daily production inspections and document results
• Abide by company and regulatory safety rules and SQF/FSMA requirements

Job description

At Lhoist North America, our core values of Respect, Courage, and Integrity are more than words. We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you, you may find your next great opportunity with us.

We believe our people make the difference. That's why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you'll be challenged to grow, and you'll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining all mobile equipment in the facility. Ability to do manual labor for plant cleanup and utility tasks. Ability to assist the blasting crew in the quarry with handling explosives and back filling drilled holes for a shot, if needed. The quarry/blasting responsibilities include the need to pass an ATF background check.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

• Heavy Equipment Operation Safe operation of mobile equipment (wheel loader, haul trucks, water truck, skid steer, backhoe, drill)
• Primary Crusher Operation including rock breaker
• Perform pre-shift inspection on vehicle prior to operation & submit to plant operator
• Fuel equipment as needed and properly log all fuel required
• Report all items found during pre-shift inspection
• All other heavy equipment operation duties as assigned.
• Plant Utility Plant clean up as required (sweeping, shoveling, manual labor as needed)
• Shipping/Loading as required
• Perform equipment inspections notifying production and maintenance of issues.
• All other plant utility responsibilities as assigned.
• Environmental, Health and Safety Follow all safety policies and procedures & attend scheduled safety meetings
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Promote safety among co-workers utilizing Behavioral Based Safety (BBS)
• Perform all work assigned in a neat and orderly manner adhering to company and governmental safety rules and regulations and procedures.
• All personnel will be responsible for the facilities' Safe Food initiative, Safe Qualify Feed (SQF), based on FSMA and Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Quality Control Follow directions and dump mined ore in designated location as directed
• Report any deviations from the norm that might impact product quality or processing efficiencies
• Weigh truck and properly log weight of material hauled as required
• Abide by SFSF guidelines and regulations

Safe Quality Food (SQF)

• Ensure a SQF workplace and follow regulatory compliance with Federal FDA - Food Modernization Safety Act (CFR Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part 507).
• Support Environmental Health and Safety, as well as SQF initiatives and awareness programs.
• Be a leader and promoter of employee safety and SQF culture.
• Following completion of SQF training, demonstrate understanding of expected safety, SQF performance and Food Safety Culture.
• Complete periodic SQF training(s).
• Each site location will ensure training is conducted for new employees and continued for existing employees
• Employees will actively participate in audits for regulatory, safety, SQF and environmental compliance at the site.

General Duties

• Must successfully complete ATF background check
• Competently operate all HME equipment (loaders, haul trucks, motor grader, dozer, crusher, water truck, etc.)
• Ability to perform Blaster assistant duties
• Basic knowledge of 12/24volt electrical circuits
• Perform proper preventative maintenance on equipment (grease, lube, check fluids, air pressure, etc.)
• Contribute to FSMA and SQF initiatives
• Actively participate in Behavior Based Safety Observations (BBS) and other Corporate Safety Initiatives
• Must not have any documented incidents or disciplinary actions for one year
• Ability to perform SAP notifications for equipment and work area
• Properly complete daily production workplace examinations
• Document and track daily production data
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Manager

ATTRIBUTES

• Self-motivated and must be able to work independently
• Intimate working knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to operation of vehicles
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of over the road heavy truck operation and safety requirements
• Must be capable of working shift work, overtime, seven days, or holidays, if needed
• Able to lift over 50 pounds
• Demonstrated skills heavy equipment operation a plus, but minimum as demonstrated for an over the road haul truck
• History of safe operation of vehicle as demonstrated on driving record
• Effectively communicate and interact with supervisors and peers
• Tolerate working outside in weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, limestone, noise and dust
• Must be able to perform in compliance with all Task training requireme