Loader/Driver

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ochlocknee (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America in Georgia seeks a Loader/Driver for the North Plant Processing area. This role operates a front-end loader in raw clay storage and may run clay crushing units prior to the dryer.

Shift is 7P–7A; pay is $20.64/hour plus $2.00 shift differential. Responsibilities include maintaining clay quantity and quality, performing pre-shift safety checks, communicating with relief and next shift, adhering to PPE and safety rules, and supporting other processing team duties as

Qualifications

• Experience operating a front-end loader in a safe manner.
• Ability to monitor equipment performance and respond to changes.
• Understand safety requirements and proper communications.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift and lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Must communicate by radio and wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Operates loader ensuring proper clay quantity and quality in the clay shed.
• Understands internal customer needs and adjusts process accordingly.
• Operates crushers as needed.
• Performs pre-shift safety and general inspections.
• Informs relief/next shift of conditions and changes.
• Follows all safety rules and precautions.
• Assists with daily routine maintenance of equipment.
• Keeps work areas clean and free of clutter.
• Performs other duties and participates in improvement activities.
• Gains proficiency in other processing team functions as needed.

Skills

Front-end Loader

Safety compliance

Radio communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Processing - Loader/Driver

Department: North Plant Processing

Shift: 7P - 7A

Reports To: Processing Supervisor

Pay: $20.64

Job Summary

• Loader Operator is responsible for the overall operation of the front-end loader in the raw clay storage area and/or the operation of the raw clay crushing units prior to the dryer.

Essential Functions

• Operates loader ensuring the proper clay quantity and quality is maintained in the clay shed.
• Understands internal customer needs and modifies process to meet expectations.
• Operates crushers.
• Completes pre-shift safety and general inspection of the loader, crusher, and work area.
• Informs relief &/or next shift personnel and team leader of any abnormal conditions, defects, changes made in machine, and/or job procedures or conditions and current operating conditions and requirements.
• Assures all safety rules, regulations and precautions are followed.
• Assists with daily routine maintenance of equipment.
• Keeps work areas clean and free of clutter.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in improvement activities.
• Acquires further training and proficiency in other job functions on processing team.
• Provides back-up support for other positions on processing team.
• Provides back-up support to other departments as needed.

Experience

• Must meet the assessment requirements.
• Possess experience in operating front end loader in a safe manner.
• Possess knowledge required to monitor performance of equipment.
• Must understand all safety requirements and other communications.
• Must satisfy the spirit of WE CARE.
• If needed, must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently
• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently
• Good sight and hearing to avoid hazards
• Must be able to communicate by radio
• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: seat belts, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.
• Must meet all physical requirements of the position.

Pay: $20.64 + $2.00 shift differential