Heavy Equipment Operator-Temp

MillerCoors Brewing Company; Elkton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Part-Time Heavy Equipment Operator at a brewery in Elkton, Virginia. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic customer service team, responsible for operating yard trucks and locomotives safely and efficiently. Your attention to detail will ensure the smooth movement of containers and adherence to safety protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, engaging with passionate colleagues while contributing to a culture that values community and sustainability. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

On-site Pub

Free Beer and Beverages

Engagement with Business Resource Groups

Career Development Opportunities

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Class A CDL license preferred.
• 2+ years experience as a yard truck driver/yard jockey.

Responsibilities

• Operate Yard Truck safely during daily procedures.
• Inspect vehicles and report maintenance issues.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and operations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Safety Awareness

SAP Transactions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Yard Truck

Locomotive

Cellular Telephone

2-way Radio

Job description

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Date: Apr 2, 2025

Location: Elkton, VA, US

Requisition ID: 34630

A Career in Beer and Beyond:

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments. We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 150 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values. We believe in our brands and our people, and that inclusion and belonging is the key to a winning team culture. We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities. So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.

The Headlines:

In the Part-Time Heavy Equipment Operator Temp role at Shenandoah Brewery working in Elkton, Virginia you will be part of the brewery customer service team. The Heavy Equipment Operator position is responsible for the movement and spotting of containers to facilitate the needs of the warehouse in sorting and processing material for shipment or storage, for thorough knowledge of on-hand inventory and positioning, and for performing the following duties.

This position reports to the Process Leader of Customer Service and works closely with warehouse, dispatch, brewery and packaging departments.

The Responsibilities:

• Operate Yard Truck in a safe manner during numerous roll-on/roll-off procedures daily involving loaded and empty containers.
• Drive and operate Yard Truck in a safe manner, under 10 mph in and around the plant and storage lot/staging area.
• Be cognizant that the Yard Truck vehicle operation is a low mileage severe duty function that requires particular attention to preventive maintenance checks and services as well as actual scheduled vehicle maintenance.
• Regularly inspect vehicle and report any vehicle maintenance issues.
• Operate locomotive in safe and efficient manner. Duties include staging of railcars at loading docks, liquid adjunct steaming station, and inside grain handling building.
• When operating locomotive, operator must have knowledge of proper rail switch alignments and rail condition verification. Operator will also be required to perform duties of a rail brakeman. Requires solid communication skills with locomotive engineer and knowledge of proper switch alignment.
• Responsible to maintain a neat and orderly storage lot oriented toward maximizing efficiency in servicing the plant needs.
• Must function and interact with plant personnel and comply with plant safety requirements.
• Communicate with dispatch, operations, and plant personnel using cellular telephone or 2-way radio.
• Requires ability to update transactions in SAP.
• Responsible for and dedicated to personal and team safety in relation to completion of tasks and duties.
• Responsible for and dedicated to quality in relation to completion of tasks and duties.
• Responsible for any other duties and tasks as assigned by Management.

The Other Qualifications:

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You have a Class A CDL License or equivalent experience (2+ years) working as a yard truck driver/yard jockey.
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities.
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome.
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments.
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.
• You exhibit our core values.

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:

• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities.
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are.
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization.
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities.
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources.
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail [e-mail].