Loader Operator

Liberty-Tire-Recycling,-LL; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling is hiring a Loader Operator in Atlanta, GA. The role involves safely operating a loader, loading and unloading tires, and performing routine equipment maintenance during the shift, in a production environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in industrial manufacturing and Loader operation experience, with the ability to lift heavy weights and work in various weather conditions. This is a regular full-time position located in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years of Loader operation experience.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds repeatedly and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Loader and other heavy equipment safely.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Follow supervision directions for required work areas.
• Load and unload tires consistently throughout the shift.
• Comply with the company Code of Ethics.

Skills

Loader operation

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Industrial manufacturing experience

Loader operation experience

Job description

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Loader Operator

Regular Full-Time Atlanta, GA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2989

Salary: $20.00 Annually

About Us:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

Job Summary:

The Loader Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Loader. This position operates loaders equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop which is used to transport aggregate or other materials, feed hoppers or chutes, and/or stockpile aggregates.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate the Loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area.
• Operate Loader controls to lower and tilt bucket and drive forward to force bucket into bulk material; Move lever to raise and tilt bucket when filled, or to dump material.
• Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Loader.
• Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required.
• Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• The plant environment will include, extreme cold and heat (weather related), working near moving mechanical parts.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand for 9 hours a day, walk; use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.
• The primary responsibility of this role is to consistently load and unload tires throughout your shift. The ideal candidate will be comfortable lifting weights up to 100 pounds repeatedly and working in various weather conditions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.

Education and Experience:

• 1-2 years’ experience working in an industrial manufacturing operations environment, preferred.
• 1 to 2 years’ experience operating a Loader is required.

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.