Heavy Equipment Operator

Highland Solutions LLC; White Hall (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Solutions LLC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate machinery and support plant operations. This role covers material handling, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting to keep production running smoothly.

Responsibilities include operating loaders, Sky Tracks, forklifts, skid steers, and lifts; maintaining reclaim piles and conveyors; inspecting fire safety gear; and cross-training for load-out and control room tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience operating heavy equipment in industrial, manufacturing, or construction settings.
• Must complete written and field training on loaders, forklifts, skid steers and other equipment as required.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work extended hours, rotating shifts, and outdoor environments.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding; work at heights over 80 feet; and operate in confined spaces.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds and perform related physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including loaders, Sky Tracks, forklifts, skid steers, man lifts, and scissor lifts.
• Manage and groom reclaim piles and address operational issues as needed.
• Monitor and maintain ash conveyors and oversee disposal of hoppers.
• Inspect and maintain fireboxes and extinguishers for production lines.
• Serve as backup loader operator during production upsets.
• Identify and resolve material flow issues, such as plugs in bark bins or fuel hoppers.
• Cross-train in load-out operations, control room functions, and pellet mill floor procedures.

Skills

Follow instructions

Physical fitness

Safety conscious

Team adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Loader

Sky Tracks

Forklifts

Skid steers

Man lifts

Scissor lifts

Job description

Description

Position Overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating various types of heavy machinery to support plant operations. This role involves material handling, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth and efficient production processes.

• Operate heavy equipment, including loaders, Sky Tracks, forklifts, skid steers, man lifts, and scissor lifts.
• Manage and groom reclaim piles, addressing any operational issues as needed.
• Monitor and maintain ash conveyors and oversee the proper disposal of hoppers throughout the facility.
• Inspect and maintain fireboxes and extinguishers for assigned production lines.
• Serve as a backup loader operator during production upsets, assisting with clearing lines and replenishing bins.
• Identify and resolve material flow issues, such as plugs in bark bins or fuel hoppers, while ensuring tail rolls remain clean for uninterrupted operations.
• Cross-train in load-out operations, control room functions, and pellet mill floor procedures to provide coverage and maintain workforce flexibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of experience operating heavy equipment in an industrial, manufacturing, or construction setting.
• Must successfully complete written and field training on loaders, forklifts, skid steers, and other equipment as required.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work extended hours, rotating shifts, and in outdoor environments.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding; work at heights over 80 feet; and operate within confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, shoveling, and raking to maintain a clean and safe work area.